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How to Write Faster and Reach Word Count Goals
Success in NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, depends just as much on time management as it does on creativity. Block writing, timers, and word wars can help. more...
Simile and Metaphor in Descriptive Writing
Literary devices, also called figurative language, are used in writing fiction to create memorable imagery. Simile and metaphor are two of the easiest to learn. more...
Set Goals to Achieve Writing Success
Setting writing goals to achieve success is as important in fiction writing as in any career. Smart goals will help the fiction writer finish projects on time. more...
Writing a Synopsis for a Novel
Finding a publishing agent for a manuscript requires a compelling query and novel synopsis. Here is how to write a synopsis. more...
Using a Personal Journal While Writing Fiction
A personal writing journal is different from a diary, and can be a helpful strategy for writing a book and plotting a novel or short story. more...
How to Submit a Manuscript to a Publisher
Agents and editors expect writers to submit manuscripts that are professional looking and properly formatted. These are standard guidelines for fiction submissions. more...
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How to Reduce a Word Count in Books and Stories
By:
Marg McAlister
Sometimes writers have to adhere to a set word count to suit editorial guidelines; sometimes an editor will request cuts. Here are five useful tips on how to cut words. more...
By choosing to write without any external motivators, writers of every age may rediscover their enjoyment of the craft. This article explains how. more...
Author Research – Resources for Book Locale
By: James Parsons
The setting or locale of a novel makes an important contribution to reading pleasure. Good author research gives concise facts that can capture a locale in a few words. more...
Fiction Writing Tips for Novice Writers
Useful tips for beginning writers that will help to improve the odds of getting published. more...
Author Research for Creative Writing
By: James Parsons
Authenticity of detail establishes credibility in a novel and enthralls the reader. Novel writers must use these valuable information resources in the research stage. more...
By: Camy Tang
Utilize a scene index to look at your novel's story structure and identify possible repetitious scenes to beef up the pacing. more...
Heighten the Climax By Resolving Subplots
By: Camy Tang
Simplifying the plot by tying up subplot threads can make the climax more emotionally heightened. more...
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