Five writing productivity hacks for authors who want to publish more books
Here are five writing productivity hacks for authors who want to publish more books from British thriller author Andy Maslen.
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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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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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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
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
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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How to structure your novel
Jim Woods, a full-time writer with seven years of experience, provides authors with a simple way to structure their novel and create a compelling story that draws in the reader.
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