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How to Write Powerful Descriptions
When we lose ourselves in novels, it’s as much due to the author’s deft weaving of descriptions as it is the story itself. Descriptions are what bring a story [...]
How to Write Backstory
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How to Set a Scene
You know what a scene that lacks context feels like, even if you can’t quite put your finger on it. You’re immersed in a new book and you turn the page [...]
Understanding conflict versus tension
Conflict and tension are two of those craft terms that get thrown around without much actual advice on what they are or how to create them. “Don’t forget to build conflict!” “You [...]
The difference between ‘exposition’ and ‘infodump’
We've all heard the 'rule': Exposition is 'good' but Infodumping is 'bad'. But wtf does that actually mean? What is the difference? Truth is, these two things are very similar. Paragraphs [...]
How to make readers FEEL something
As writers, we yearn for our readers to feel while reading our words. We want to move them to happiness, sadness, anger, and everything in between. The problem is... Nothing we write [...]
How to Put Readers in Your Character’s Skin
Readers want to feel what characters feel. In fact, brain science tells us that what draws readers into stories is a sense of emotional connection with the characters. This is the key [...]
Where to Start Your Story
You’ve built out your characters and their backgrounds. You know the major plot points of your story. You’re ready to start drafting the [...]
Finding Your Ideal Reader (and why it’s important!)
When you’re daydreaming about your book being in your readers’ hands, who do you envision holding it? Who [...]
Writing Dialogue That Feels Natural
Writers often strive to make dialogue sound real. But the truth is that realistic dialogue (aka, dialogue you [...]
