How to write a gripping first page
Writing a gripping first page is your single best tool for hooking any reader. Learn the do's, don'ts, and expert strategies that make every word count.
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Secrets of writing in different voices
Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler shares his proven tips for writing compelling characters in different voices — from people-watching to stealing from Shakespeare.
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Getting ammunition right in your fiction writing
When writing about gun ammunition in a novel, make sure you get the details right. Here's a primer on bullets, rounds, shells and cartridges.
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Writer’s guide to firearms
Think you know your pistols from your revolvers? Your magazine from your clip? This writer's guide to firearms breaks down everything novelists need to know to write gun scenes with confidence — and avoid the rookie errors that lose credibility with readers.
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What goes into making a book a bestseller?
You've poured months into your manuscript — but what separates a bestseller from a book that quietly fades? Discover how non-generative AI manuscript analysis is helping authors like James Rosone achieve 92% read-through rates and engineer stories readers can't put down.
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Your characters are likable, but are they lovable?
Writing lovable romance characters means going deeper than likable — it means crafting heroes and heroines so human and redeemable that readers can't help but root for them.
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Have you experienced a true flow state as a writer?
Learning how to achieve flow state as a writer means building intentional habits that get you into the zone faster, write more consistently, and finish the books you've been putting off.
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Productivity hacks for writers
As writers and authors, productivity is our lifeblood. Here are six productivity hacks for writers from a bestselling thriller author, Robin James, who has written more than 65 books.
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Proper character development is key…
Using Enneagram personality types for character development gives writers a powerful framework to build consistent, emotionally grounded characters that drive believable stories.
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Marlowe Pro demo webinar recap
Catch Alessandra Torre’s webinar replay for expert self-editing tips, a live Marlowe Pro demo, and proven strategies to improve your writing today.
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Marlowe 101: Understanding story beats
There are certain facets of fiction writing that are perplexing to new authors. For instance, story beats. What the heck are they? Why are they important, and how do you use them in your story? Marlowe, the AI-powered manuscript editing tool from Authors A.I., doesn’t spell out all the story beats in your novel. Instead, […]
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Sample query letter to a literary agent
If you want to secure a literary agent in the traditional publishing world, crafting a compelling query letter is essential. Literary agents are some of the busiest people you’ll ever meet, so make sure your query is tight and free of fluff. Here is a sample query letter to use as a template for your […]
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