Tips for writing in the Young Adult voice
Author Alessandra discusses best practices for writing in the Young Adult voice with YA fiction author and ghostwriter Morgan Bader.
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Examples of narrative arcs in modern fiction
Do novels share certain storytelling patterns? An A.I. has determined that most best-sellers use one of seven universal plot archetypes.
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Writing mistakes to avoid in your novel
Book editor Susan Barnes reveals the most common missteps that authors make. These mistakes can cause poor reviews, lost sales, and readers abandoning your novel midway through. In this half-hour event, Susan teaches how to avoid common pitfalls and what to watch our for when you're writing and rewriting a draft.
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Is your romance novel too steamy?
Learn how to balance romantic gestures and heat levels in your romance writing from bestselling authors Bron Whitley and Alessandra Torre.
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Writing about guns? Get your ammunition right
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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The right way to write about guns in novels
Firearms come up in all sorts of settings and genres, so if you’re going to introduce one into your novel, it’s vital you get it right.
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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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Should you outline your novel or not?
Should fiction writers outline their novels or not? Using a synopsis as a shortcut will give heft to your characters and story.
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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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