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What is Psychic Distance and How Can Writers Use It In Their Novels
You may already be familiar with the concept of first-person, second-person, and third-person point of view. But did you know that within each point…
Is Your Novel Romance or Women’s Fiction
There’s some confusion about what exactly categorizes a novel as romance. The idea seems to be that if your novel includes a love story…
How Writers Can Use Positive Affirmations to Help Them Find The Motivation They Need
Writers need a lot of constant encouragement when they’re working on a novel. This isn’t anything to be ashamed about. There’s nothing wrong with…
What is Proofreading and How is it Different from Copyediting
For some new writers, the world of editing can seem a bit confusing. When first starting to research editing for your novel, you may…
How Can a Manuscript Critique or Developmental Edit Help You With Your Romance Novel
Writing a romance novel is far from easy, contrary to popular belief. There are so many factors to keep in mind: character arcs, tropes,…
What is Deus Ex Machina and Why We Should Try to Avoid it In Our Writing
Deux Ex Machina is a plot device originating as far back as ancient Greece. While it’s still widely used today, it can end up…
What is Subtext and Why is it Important to Your Story?
Show, don’t tell is an important piece of advice when writing. But did you know that subtext is almost as important when trying to…
What’s the Difference Between a Beta Read and a Manuscript Critique
Some authors believe that a beta read can take the place of professional editing, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Find out…
White Room Syndrome: Building Setting and Description in Your Story
We all do it. I know I do. And once I explain what it is, you’ll probably realize you do it, too. It usually…
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