Conquering the writer’s block myth
Writers who face writer's block will be interested in the STICK framework, a framework for overcoming this common challenge.
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Should you write in multiple POVs?
Bestselling thriller author Melissa F. Miller discusses writing in multiple third person POVs.
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For florid purple prose, just ask an AI
Here are examples of flowery purple prose for romance novels created by generative AI whose models were not properly trained.
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FDF #73: Writing Third-Person Thrillers
In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest, bestselling thriller author Melissa Miller, discusses writing in multiple third-person POV thrillers.
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What turns a Fantasy novel into a bestseller?
Marlowe, the AI from Authors AI, offers insights into what turned these six Fantasy novels into bestsellers.
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FDF #72: Creating Dark Anti-Heroes
In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is bestselling romantic fantasy author Scarlett St. Clair. Scarlett discusses how she creates dark anti-heroes who readers fall in love with.
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Marlowe analyzes 5 more bestsellers of 2023
What makes a novel a bestseller today? Today we'll look at five bestsellers of 2023 and an AI analysis of each.
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FDF: Writing in Different Voices
Happening on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5pm ET! In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is New York Times bestselling thriller author Brett Battles. Brett will discuss writing in different voices and styles. You won’t want to miss this FREE live chat! In this First Draft Friday video chat, Brett will answer your questions and share his experience.
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Our AI dissects the bestsellers of 2023
The AI analysis tool from Authors AI examines the plot structure, story beats and pacing of five bestselling novels of 2023.
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FDF #76: From Research to Stories
Happening on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12pm Noon ET! In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is bestselling historical romance author Audrey Harrison. Audrey will discuss researching historical romances and how that research inspires and creates the ideas for bestselling novels. You won’t want to miss this FREE live chat! In this First Draft Friday video chat, Audrey will answer your questions and share her experience.
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FDF #71a: Tips on Pivoting
Variety is the spice of life - but is it also the secret to a long and prosperous author career? Our guest, Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler, knows his stuff, and with a recent pivot into writing thrillers, he's the perfect author to have this discussion with.
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What to do about reviews: the good, the bad and the ugly
Best-selling thriller author Andy Maslen reflects on the good, bad and ugly of reader reviews.
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