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Storytelling: The Elements of Plot
The elements of plot for fiction writing. Good storytelling includes many elements that a writer must consider. Plot and character are foremost among these elements, and for literary writers, language...
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20 Fun and Inspiring Character Writing Ideas
Where do you get your character writing ideas? Creating a realistic character is one of the most difficult challenges in writing a piece of fiction. We’ve all read stories in which the characters were...
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23 Fiction Writing Ideas That Will Revitalize Your Story
Refresh your story with these fiction writing ideas. Sometimes our fiction writing projects dry up. The characters turn out flat, the plot feels formulaic, and the story suddenly seems lackluster. This...
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Where to Find Ideas for Writing a Story
Ideas for writing a story It always seem like there are too many writing ideas or not enough. When you don’t have time to write, ideas come hurtling out of nowhere. Sometimes they come so fast, you...
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42 Fiction Writing Tips for Novelists
Writing tips for fiction writers. The more I explore fiction writing, the more complex and multi-layered it becomes. Through the processes of brainstorming, outlining, researching, writing, and...
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Writing Tips for Creating a Complex Villain
How to create a villain. When it comes to writing fiction, we each have our own unique challenges. For some of us, it’s a struggle to come up with names for characters. For others, it’s hard to write...
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What Makes Iconic Characters Unforgettable?
Why are iconic characters so memorable? This post contains affiliate links. Luke Skywalker was the obvious hero of Star Wars: A New Hope, so why does it seem like Han, Leia, and Darth Vader got all the...
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From 101 Creative Writing Exercises: Your Gang
From 101 Creative Writing Exercises: Your Gang. Today’s writing exercise comes from my book, 101 Creative Writing Exercises, which takes you on an adventure through the world of writing. You’ll explore...
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Top Secret Fiction Writing Prompts
Fiction writing prompts filled with secrets. “Ssh, don’t tell anyone. Put it in the vault!” Most of us have had those very words whispered into our ears. In fact, most of us have probably whispered...
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The Power of Narrative Writing
What is narrative writing, and why is it so powerful? The secret is out: narrative is powerful. A narrative can entertain, inform, and persuade — but most importantly, it can forge deep, meaningful,...
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