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Author posts, Writer tipsSeptember 24, 2021
How to write great dialogue in a novel

How to write great dialogue in a novel

In this post we'll talk about how to write great dialogue. The principles outlined below mostly apply to novel writing, but they also apply to screenplays, short stories and other forms of creative writing.

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Writer tipsSeptember 4, 2021
Premise: What your book is really all about

Premise: What your book is really all about

How to identify the premise or core subject matter of a novel or story. A premise is what forms the basis of a plot.

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Writer tipsAugust 30, 2021
Mind your language: Repetition, clichés and modifiers

Mind your language: Repetition, clichés and modifiers

For fiction authors, it's a balancing act to decide how much repetition and how many cliches to use in your fiction writing.

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Marlowe, Writer tipsAugust 16, 2021
Creating relatable characters for your novel

Creating relatable characters for your novel

What is the one ingredient shared by every bestseller? A great, compelling character who's relatable to the reader.

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Writer tipsJuly 19, 2021
Do you need a writing coach?

Do you need a writing coach?

Fantasy author Dave Reed chat with suspense author Alessandra Torre about the advantages of using a writing coach.

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Writer tipsJuly 8, 2021
Transitioning from nonfiction to fiction

Transitioning from nonfiction to fiction

Authors new to fiction need to be aware of the stylistic differences between fiction and nonfiction. Here are tips on how to breathe emotion and life into your fiction works.

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Writer tipsJuly 6, 2021
Writing believable scenes in your novel

Writing believable scenes in your novel

Bestselling thriller author Fiona Quinn discusses her research methods and how to achieve realism in fiction in this video chat.

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Writer tipsJune 10, 2021
Why is pacing important in fiction?

Why is pacing important in fiction?

Pacing is what keeps readers turning pages. This article explains the importance of pacing and provides a pacing checklist for authors to keep handy.

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More tips about writing Psychological Thrillers

More tips about writing Psychological Thrillers

British thriller author Andy Maslen discusses the elements of a Psychological Thriller in this episode of the writing show First Draft Friday.

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Marlowe 2.0: The latest in AI for authors

Marlowe 2.0: The latest in AI for authors

We're announcing the release of Marlowe 2.0, an artificial intelligence tool to help authors improve their long-form fiction.

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Writing a Psychological Thriller

Writing a Psychological Thriller

Psychological thrillers are blowing up the bestseller lists. Here's our latest First Draft Friday interview with author Andy Maslen, a recent entrant into the genre.

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The importance of pacing in fiction writing

The importance of pacing in fiction writing

Everyone notices pacing in a story, whether they can label it or not. There’s an expectation in fiction that a story will not only contain certain elements but deliver them at a pace that feels right for the setting and characters.

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