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Imitating to Improve Writing Style: Study an Author's Work by Taking Notes

By: Kathryn Long

Four Ways to Deal With Writer's Block: How to Put the Fun Back Into Writing a Book

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Positive Narration and Vibrant Description: How to Capture the Reader and Write Better Fiction

By: Michelle Pannecoucke

Writing in Class or Writing Alone? Learning to Write Inside or Outside the Classroom

By: Sarah Pearson

4 Writing Exercises to Hone Viewpoint Technique: The Benefits of Writing the Same Scene From Different Viewpoints

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Better Grammar for Better Fiction: Writing Tips to Improve a Good Story – Spelling & Sentence Structure

By: Michelle Pannecoucke

Is the Pen Mightier Than the Keyboard? Handwriting vs. Computer Typing

By: Sarah Pearson

The Search for Suitable Synonyms: Find the Right Words to Write With

By: Sarah Pearson

Creative Writing-Show, Don't Tell: Use Imagery and All the Senses to Delight Readers

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Creating Great Prose: Five Editing Tips for Writing Excellence

By: Sarah Pearson

How to Weave Backstory Into a Novel: Including Necessary Background Without Info-Dumping

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Use Narrative to Connect Readers to a Novel: Deep Point of View Makes Third Person Feel Like First Person

By: Tara McClendon

Avoiding Viewpoint Slips When Writing a Scene: Effective Use of Third Person Limited Point of View

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

How to Show a Character's Thoughts in Fiction: The Role of Deep Viewpoint, Tags and Italics

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Omniscient Versus Third Person Limited POV: Which is the Best Viewpoint for a Novel

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Writing Stories – Point of View: Four Basic POVs and How to Choose the Right One

By: Anita Saran

First person Narration Involves Readers: Allows Connections With Characters, But Beware of Mistakes

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Five Tips on Punctuation for Dialogue: Better Writing Skills for Character Conversations

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Writing Exercises for Emerging Writers: Setting: A Writer's Point A

By: Eduardo Camacho

How to Write Dialogue from the Ground Up: A New Approach to One of the Most Difficult Writing Skills

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Prompts for Creative Writers: Ideas to Facilitate Imaginative Writing Sessions

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Writing Stories – Dialogue: Reveal Character and Backstory, Further the Plot

By: Anita Saran

Inspirational Creative Writing Exercises: Practice for Imaginative Writers

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Omniscient Narrator Controls the Point of View: In a God-like Perspective Viewpoint Varies From POV

By: Tara McClendon

Sound – Its Importance in the Short Story: Guide to Writing Prose That's Pleasant to the Ear

By: Anita Saran

Authors Use God-like Point of View: The Omniscient Narrative Jumps Viewpoint

By: Tara McClendon

A Look at POV in the Twilight Saga: Stephenie Meyer Uses Viewpoint to Create Bestselling Series

By: Tara McClendon

Creative Writing-Revision Matters: Techniques to Polish a Novel or Short Story

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Use Third Person Narrative for Creative Writing: Personal Pronouns Dictate Point of View for Novels and Stories

By: Tara McClendon

Point of View is a Major Player in Articles: Creative Writing Offers Several Styles Like Second Person Narrative

By: Tara McClendon

Conflict – the Heart of the Short Story: How Obstacles Faced by Characters Build Fiction

By: Anita Saran

Get Intimate With First Person Point of View: How to Write a Book Using the "I" Narrative

By: Tara McClendon

Increase the Tension of a Scene: Building Peaks in the Story Through Conflict

By: Camy Tang

Six Essential Areas of Feedback for Writers: How to Create Writer's Checklists that Work

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Getting the Story Started: Tips for Writing a Great Beginning

By: Rebecca Lake

Let Point of View Characters Speak Their Minds: Pull Readers Into Character’s Thoughts With Internal Monologue

By: Tara McClendon

How to Effectively Revise A Story: A Writer's Guide to Self Editing

By: Michelle Pannecoucke

The Role of Exposition in Fiction: Literary Techniques Help Bring Readers Up to Speed

By: Tara McClendon

The Value of the Unanticipated: Sprucing Up a Blah Scene by Adding Conflict

By: Camy Tang

Basic Rules for Writing Dialogue: Use Conversation to Advance the Plot

By: Tara McClendon

Use Beats to Bring Dialogue to Life: Go Beyond Basic Attributions to Show Off Fiction Writing

By: Tara McClendon

Capture Attention by Writing a Cliffhanger: Write a Novel Readers Can't Put Down

By: Tara McClendon

Write Fiction With a Hook: Start a Book to Grab Reader’s Attention

By: Tara McClendon

Building Toward the Climax: Novel Writing Tips: Increasing Pressure On the Protagonist of a Novel

By: Camy Tang

Fiction Writers – Avoid the Sagging Middle: Tips to Write a Dynamic Center Segment of a Novel

By: Camy Tang

When a Scene Isn't Working: Tips For Overcoming Writer's Block

By: Camy Tang

Writers' Rituals – Russel D McLean: The Mysterious Writing Habits of Writers From Around the World

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Tips for Writers – Beginnings to Avoid: Three Things That Weaken a Story Opening

By: Camy Tang

Techniques of Best-selling Writers: How to Bring to Life Characters, Settings, and Events

By: Carol Rzadkiewicz

Autumn Writing Prompts: Ten Creative Ideas for Fall Writing Inspiration

By: Samantha Garner

Creative Writing Prompts: Simple Exercises Can Help Release Creativity

By: Debbie Roome

The Emotional Connection in Fiction: Feelings are a Vital Part of Any Story

By: Debbie Roome

The Decision That Starts the Story: Knowing How and Where to Begin Your Novel

By: Camy Tang

More Tips for How to Present Backstory: Additional Tricks to Make a Character’s Past History Compelling

By: Camy Tang

Tips on Overcoming Writer's Block: Start Writing Again Now!

By: Judith Bakley

How to Develop a Narrative Voice for Fiction: Creative Writing Tips for Developing Writing Style for Novels

By: Feature Writer Rachel Wills

Titling a Story: Tips and Ideas for Creating Good Story Titles

By: Michelle Pannecoucke

Easy Ways to Distinguish Difficult Homophones: There is no Reason to Fear Words That Sound the Same

By: Judith Bakley

First Person Point of View – A Writer's Guide: Advantages & Disadvantages of Writing 1st Person POV

By: Alice Luxton

Pet Peeves of Fiction Editors: Five Things to Avoid Before Submitting Story to an Editor

By: Judith Bakley

Writing With All Five Senses: Readers Relate With More Description Using All the Senses

By: Judith Bakley

Writers' Rituals – Mary Smith: The Mysterious Writing Habits of the World's Writers

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Writers' Rituals – Maggie Kingsley: The Mysterious Writing Habits of the World's Writers

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Writers' Rituals – Gillian Philip: The Mysterious Writing Habits of the World's Writers

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Third Person Point of View – A Writer's Guide: Advantages & Disadvantages of 3rd Person

By: Alice Luxton

Point of View in Writing: The Reader Gets Involved Through Proper Use of POV

By: Judith Bakley

Using Dialogue Tags Correctly: Showing What a Character Says Instead of Telling

By: Judith Bakley

Review of No Plot? No Problem! by Chris Baty: A Low-stress, High-velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days

By: Mayra Calvani

How to Write Better Dialogue: The Five Steps to Improving Written Dialogue

By: Shaun Edwards

Story Prompts to Help Jumpstart Creativity: Finding the Inspiration for a Story or Novel

By: Carol Rzadkiewicz

Finding Story Ideas: A Guide for Overcoming Writer’s Block

By: Kenneth Burchfiel

How to Write a Good Rough Draft: An Explanation of the First Draft Writing Process

By: Kenneth Burchfiel

How To Reduce Stress Over Writing: A Writers’ Guide for Decreasing Performance Anxiety

By: Kenneth Burchfiel

Understanding Point-of-View: Choosing the “Voice” of a Story

By: Carol Rzadkiewicz

Creative Writing Exercises to Inspire: When a Writer Has the Desire to Write but No Ideas

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Creative Writing Exercises for Inspiration: When a Writer Has the Desire to Write but No Ideas

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Routines and Location Can Help Creative Writers: How the Right Choices Help Inspire Imaginative Writing

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Getting Excited About Creative Writing: How to Find Inspiration for Imaginative Writing

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Getting Started With Creative Writing: Ideas for Imaginative Writing Inspiration

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Using Color in Fiction: Color Adds Life to a Story

By: Debbie Roome

Finding Telling and Fixing It: How to Show Instead of Tell

By: Camy Tang

Head-Hopping: What It is and Why to Avoid It

By: Camy Tang

Grammar, Punctuation, and Style for Fiction: Some Tips on Style Used by Publishing Houses

By: Camy Tang

Setting Writing Goals: Five Tips for a Daily Writing Routine

By: Jo Lamb-White

Fighting Writer's Block: Returning to Inspiration and Writing in New Genres

By: Elisabeth Sharber

Writers' Rituals – Maggie Craig: The Mysterious Writing Habits of Authors From Around the World

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Writers' Rituals – Trisha Ashley: The Mysterious Writing Habits of the World's Writers

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Writers' Rituals – Aline Templeton: The Mysterious Writing Habits of the World's Top Crime Writers

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

The Benefits of Writing From Experience: A Look at How Personalized Accounts Produce Better Stories

By: Kenneth Burchfiel

Write Description Using the Sense of Sound: Be More Creative by Describing What Characters Hear

By: Karen Duvall

Write Description Using the Sense of Smell: How Scent Can Help Create Better Descriptive Details

By: Karen Duvall

Put a Stop to Writer's Block: End Writer’s Block Before it Ends Your Writing

By: Linda Hatton

Writers' Rituals - Alanna Knight: The Mysterious Writing Habits of Writers From Around the World

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

A List of Freewriting Topics: Prompts to Facilitate Writing Sessions

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Writers' Rituals – Eileen Ramsay: The Mysterious Writing Habits of Writers From Around the World

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Write Description Using the Sense of Sight: Convey Details in Fiction From a Visual Perspective

By: Karen Duvall

What the Author Can do to About Writer's Block: Creative Writing Advice, Help & Tips on How to Complete a Novel

By: Feature Writer Rachel Wills

Creative Writing Exercises for Writer's Block: Guide for Authors on Quelling the Inner Critic & Writing a Book

By: Feature Writer Rachel Wills

Tips on Editing a Draft Manuscript: Critique Yourself!

By: Stephanie Williams

Save the Backstory For Later: Why Not to Present Backstory in the First Chapter

By: Camy Tang

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