What on earth is blackout poetry? And how can it stoke the creative fire within you? And what if you’re not really “the poetic type”? Good news! Even if you’ve never met a poetry assignment that didn’t fill you with dread, you’re about to learn something that will change the way you think of poetry. […]
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Looking for the perfect gift for the writers in your life? Maybe you’ve already bought a writing notebook and some pens, but you’re looking for something to add to it to make the gift extra special. So, where do you find good gifts for writers — particularly the ones you know? The best we can […]
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How long should a book be? Whenever that question comes up, the answer is usually “It depends” (or something to that effect), but we can get closer to a more helpful answer by getting more specific on the type of book we want to write. Whether you’re writing a novel or a nonfiction book, though, […]
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You’ve written a book (or an article), and you think it sounds pretty good. But you want to make sure it’s as error-free and enjoyable to read as possible. You’ve heard of Grammarly, and maybe you’ve even tried the free version to see what all the fuss was about. But editing is about more than […]
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If none of your characters matter to your reader, your story won’t matter, either. But how do you build relatable characters? What is a character arc, and how do you create one? How important is it for your main character to have flaws — but to still have the makings of a hero? Character development […]
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Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to write a novel your readers will love! Maybe you’ve already written part of a novel, based on an idea that sounded so good it kept you up at night — or made it impossible to focus on anything else. But then you hit a wall and couldn’t […]
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Want to know how to sell books on Amazon to earn some passive income? We’re not just talking about books you write — we’re also talking about books you own. Maybe you’ve looked around your house and thought, “I should pare down my collection a little.” Doing a little Marie Kondo action on your book […]
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