This guest contribution by the team at Reedsy explores ways to subvert character clichés for a less predictable story. Read more
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10 dialogue tips to hook readers
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Narration and narrative are two key terms in writing fiction. Read on to learn what narrative is, as well as five types of narrative, with examples: Read more