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Before you submit your manuscript to an editor, polish it as much as you can on your own. Check back each Wednesday for an article that will help you improve your writing skills and reap the greatest benefit from any professional editing you pursue!
“Show, don’t tell” has its limits. When is telling preferable to showing?
Explore five simple and practical ways to show rather than tell your stories. Get ready to discover one of the most powerful tools in your writing toolbox!
Discover how to use the Character House to create fictional people whom your audience will follow until the very last page!
Developing a character arc can be one of the most exciting and challenging parts of writing your novel.
Just as a house needs a roof, the Character House culminates with a consistent personality. Discover practical tips on fixing three common personality pitfalls.
Your book can take readers on an emotional journey. These tips will help you avoid common pitfalls and grip readers’ attention with powerful emotions.
Learn how to showcase compelling narrative voices and heartfelt vulnerability to help readers experience the story through your character’s eyes.
The tools of scene structure can help you engage your audience. Get ready to create powerful scenes that keep your plot moving and your readers turning pages.
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