How to become a more prolific writer
As a writer, have you ever achieved flow state - that feeling when words flow like water? Author Chris Fox explains how he writes 5,000 words an hour in this interactive chat.
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Improving your first page
If done right, a novel's first page can be a powerful ally to generate sales. On the other side of that coin, your first page can be a powerful deterrent for readers if it misses its mark.
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The storytelling secrets of ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
A look at the storytelling techniques in the Netflix series "The Queen's Gambit" and how authors can learn its techniques.
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How to use setting in your fiction writing
Bestselling author Maria Luis joins First Draft Friday to talk about how writers can use setting and location in their novels.
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Self-editing tips from a bestselling author
On the lastest First Draft Friday, we brought in bestselling romance author Penny Reid to share the to-do list that she moves through when performing a self-edit of her manuscript.
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What goes into a good cozy mystery novel
What makes a great mystery novel? Three bestselling authors gather in our latest First Draft Friday to discuss what you need to include or exclude from any cozy mystery novel.
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How to create a coherent crime series
A crime fiction author offers writing tips for creating coherent series that have both commercial potential and creative freedom.
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How many acts should your novel have?
Given the limitations of the three-act structure, here are the benefits of using a four-act structure in your novel writing.
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Skeleton drafts: A better way to outline novels
Skeleton drafting is the technique you can use to plot intricate, action-packed, emotionally-charged books quickly – while enjoying every word you write as a fiction author.
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Digital Book World hosts coming-out party for our A.I.
At Digital Book World 2020, Authors A.I. president Alessandra Torre discusses how artificial intelligence can help authors with their fiction writing.
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Using new methods to steer your story
Two veteran fiction authors share their method of writing characters and developing scenes through the use of a four-step approach to character decision-making.
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Creating a persona for an artificial intelligence
How Authors A.I. created a persona and visual identity for its new artificial intelligence, Marlowe.
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