How to create lovable characters
Romance authors Tamie Dearen and Alessandra Torre discuss the elements needed to create a lovable character, and the do’s and don’ts of this important piece of the novel puzzle.
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What makes a great horror story?
Horror author Jack Pierce chat and suspense author Alessandra Torre discuss what elements set horror apart from other fiction genres.
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What are the origins of story?
Stefan Edmunds, author of “The Eight Crafts of Writing,” discusses the original origins of story and how modern storytellers have adapted stories to appeal to today's readers.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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