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5 Must-Have Tools To Get You Through The Editing Process

Anyone who’s about to begin the process of editing their book is bound to feel intimidated. From plot considerations to mistakes you’ll want to avoid, editing a manuscript is a complicated journey that requires immense effort and attention to detail.

5 Benefits Of Writing Fan Fiction (And Why You Shouldn’t Dismiss It)

Whichever corner of the internet you spend your time lurking in, you have no doubt encountered fandoms – and by extension, fan fiction. At the time of writing, fanwork mecca Archive of Our Own (AO3) has published well over five

5 Creative Ways to Get to Know Your Characters

Every good book has a strong cast of captivating characters accompanying the reader throughout the story. Whether it’s high-action fantasy, gritty crime drama or heart-wrenching romance, characters who are realistic and relatable are integral to an interesting read. So, you’ve

6 Times You Shouldn’t Kill Your Characters

Spoiler alert: this post contains a number of potential spoilers relating to deaths occurring in various books/movies, including A Song of Ice and Fire/Game Of Thrones, The Book Thief and The Hunger Games. Part of being a writer is facing

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6 Lessons I Learned From The Beta Reading Process

Sending my novel out for beta reading was potentially the most terrifying part of my writing career to date. As a Creative Writing graduate, I’m no stranger to critique; workshopping my writing with peers was basically all I did for

What is a Creative Writing Hook?

All readers know the feeling of being captivated by a piece of writing straight away. When the first sentence pulls you in, it’s much more likely that you’ll continue reading. Many people only read a page or even just few

How To Start Writing A Story About Your Life

How To Start Writing A Story About Your Life

Your life story is your opportunity to share your unique experiences, accomplishments, and lessons learned with the world. But getting started on writing your life story can be daunting. Where do you begin? How do you capture all of the

7 Mistakes To Avoid When Editing Your First Draft

Congratulations! You’ve written and completed the first draft of your manuscript. That’s a huge deal. It takes courage and discipline to finish a body of work the size of a novel. It also requires dedication and self-belief to ‘turn up at the

6 Proven Ways To Add Romance To Your Fantasy Story

Love is in the air. No, really – it is! Romance and relationships play an important part of many people’s everyday lives, and the same holds true in many types of fiction. Sadly, given its omnipresence across all genres, romantic

7 Mistakes To Avoid When Creating A Magic System For Your Fantasy Novel

So you’ve got a killer idea for a fantasy novel. That’s great! It’s a beautiful feeling; that newness of an idea. We get it. Your idea has ignited your imagination with world-building possibilities. Your characters are whispering sweet nothings into