How to write more compelling characters
How can fiction authors write more complex, sophisticated characters? It all starts with conflict, says thriller author Andy Maslen.
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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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Giving your characters a personality
Authors Greta Boris and Alessandra Torre chat about using the Enneagram typing system to develop your characters' personality.
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How to write a gripping first page
Authors Joan Dempsey and Alessandra Torre chat about opening scenes in novels and how to create a gripping first page.
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Secrets of writing in different voices
Authors Jeff Wheeler and Alessandra Torre chat about writing in different voices and character point of views.
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Building a magic system from scratch
Authors C.R. Rowenson and Alessandra Torre chat about using magic systems in fiction and their creation and implementation.
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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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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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