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an info sheet with the words how to write good stories on it and other information

A guide on the best tips for writing stories as a reminder!! Save time writing your stories by hiring a professional editor off Fiverr to edit your works! Click the link to see more!

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a baby laying in bed with the words what to write in your first charter

Every time I want to write a new book, I search the same words on Google "How to start a story". It is almost as if I expect an answer that will shock me, that will change my life. A dark secret that all famous writers know and that maybe, this time, I will be

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an info sheet with the words start a story written in purple, blue and pink

Let’s say you have a great idea for a story but you’re sort of stumped on how to start it. Often times, the opening line or first paragraph of a story can make or break a reader’s interest. It can be fun to experiment with different ways to start the same story and figure out... Read Article →

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How to Create a Detailed Character Outline Spreadsheet

If you're a writer, you know that creating well-rounded characters is essential for any successful story. But where do you start? Check out my article on how to create a detailed character outline spreadsheet to learn how. This article is full of tips on how to organize your character details into categories like identifying details, basic personal info, physical traits, personality traits, and even relationships and inventory. Let me know what character details you think I missed!

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a poem written in black and white with the words how to begin a rewrite

Rewriting a story is a daunting task (speaking from personal experience! 😬), but much less so when you break it down into steps! Start things off with these six steps and you'll have a strong foundation for the rewriting process. The sooner you get started, the quicker your story will begin to take shape and become the tale you hope to tell! Be sure to read this blog post in full before embarking on your next rewrite for more tips and suggestions. ✨

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an open book with the title how to come up w / story plot

If you're having trouble coming up with ideas to fill your plot, this is for you! Your plot is the journey your MC goes on to achieve their goal. A well crafted plot keeps readers on the edge of their seat and makes your book unputdownable. How do you do that? By having fun! Click the link to read this new post on how to come up with a story plot. #writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #creativewriting…

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the story structure diagram is shown in this graphic, it shows an image of a woman with

I like this as a general guide to novel structure. However many resources I've read warn against getting too locked into a single script or pattern like this. Sometimes you need to save the climax for the last two pages, and sometimes you need the action to start on the first page (and fill in 'setup' stuff later).

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