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From 101 Creative Writing Exercises: Symbols and Symbolism
Symbolism and symbolism in fiction writing. Today’s post comes from my book 101 Creative Writing Exercises (aff link). This is from “Chapter 5: Fiction.” Let’s take a look at symbolism in fiction....
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Stock and Cloned Characters in Storytelling
Are you using stock characters in your stories? I was recently reading a novel, and a few chapters in, I realized I had mixed up two of the main characters. In fact, I had been reading them as if they...
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How to Write Better Stories
A few insights to help you write better stories. This post contains affiliate links. You know that feeling you get when you read a novel and become completely lost in it? You can’t put it down, so you...
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Character-Driven Fiction Writing Prompts
Creative writing prompts for creating characters. Most authors agree that fiction is primarily driven by characters. Authors will often talk about characters who take over the story, who have their own...
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Writing Resources: No Plot? No Problem!
Chris Baty: No Plot? No Problem! This post contains affiliate links. There are a million ways to approach writing a novel. You can outline your plot. You can create a series of scenes and use note...
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12 Character Writing Tips for Fiction Writers
Character writing tips. Characters are the heart and soul of every story. Almost every great story is about people. Plot, setting, theme, and other elements of fiction are secondary to realistic...
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Tips for Developing Story Writing Ideas
Tips for developing story writing ideas. This post contains affiliate links that earn commissions. Short stories, flash fiction, novels, and novellas: there are countless stories floating around out...
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Genres: Literary Fiction vs. Everything Else
How is literary fiction different from other genres? In creative writing, we talk about form and genre. Form is what we write: fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction. Genre is how we further classify...
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10 Reasons Storytellers Should Dabble in Poetry
How does reading and writing poetry help storytellers? There was a time when poetry enjoyed mainstream popularity. People who read poetry weren’t unusual or lurking in some counterculture, hipster...
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How to Break Through a Fiction Writing Block
Is your story stuck? Find out how to overcome a fiction writing block. It happens to all writers. You’re cruising through a story, and all of a sudden you hit a wall. Your characters freeze up, your...
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