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How to Describe Physical Appearance and Make Your Characters Stand Out
Describing the characters in your novel can be one of the most fun aspects of writing. And you can play with it as much…
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 to Stop Letting Perfectionism Control You and Set Your Creativity Free
Perfectionism is the culprit of many unfinished novels. Every single author or aspiring author has had to face off with the villain that is…
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…
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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