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7 Essential Guidelines for Writing in First Person

One of the first things you need to decide when setting out to write a story is what point of view it will be told from. This not only means deciding on the main character (or characters) you’ll be following, but

3 Key Differences Between YA Fiction and Adult Fiction

We’ve talked plenty about young adult fiction here on Writer’s Edit. We’ve covered how to master conflict and what mistakes to avoid when writing for young adults; put together an ultimate guide to the category; and shared our top five tips for writing YA fiction.

5 Alternative Content Ideas For Your Author Platform

For indie authors, producing content in addition to your actual books is an important component of a successful marketing strategy. But in maintaining an active online author platform, it can be all too easy to run out of ideas for

7 Quick Tips for Mastering Pacing in Your Story

Most writers will be aware that pacing is important, whether in a short story, a novel or across an entire series. But what exactly is pacing? Why is it so important? And how can you make sure you master it

6 Easy Ways To Avoid Second Book Syndrome

If you’re writing a series, you might have heard of – or already be quaking in fear of – the dreaded thing called ‘second book syndrome’. But what exactly is this phenomenon? Also called ‘middle book syndrome’ or ‘second book

5 Key Benefits Of Publishing Audiobooks For Indie Authors

If you’re a self-published author, you might never have even considered the possibility of turning your book into an audiobook. Authors who are traditionally published generally have audiobook rights and production arranged by their literary agent or publisher. But as

10 Most Popular Literary Theme Examples

Theme in literature is a topic we’ve delved into before. Every story has themes – whether they’re consciously explored or simmering under the surface – and the exploration of different themes adds depth and layers to any story, especially if

Explaining Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) For Beginner Authors

If you’re considering becoming an indie author, there’s no doubt that you’ll need to become familiar with Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). This article is all about learning the basics of KDP, one of the biggest indie publishing platforms in

6 Top Tips For Dealing With Criticism Of Your Writing

As a writer, you’ll hear feedback about your work in many different contexts. Notes from your editor; comments from beta readers or writing group buddies; reviews from readers… There are so many avenues for responses to your writing – and

5 Simple Tips For Writing Awesome Urban Fantasy

Urban fantasy is one of the most popular fantasy subgenres around. Defined as stories with magical or supernatural elements that take place in a contemporary city or town setting, the urban fantasy category includes the likes of authors such as