Sometimes, the muse speaks through creative writing prompts. And sometimes all you need is a single sentence to get you started on your next epic story. Among the one sentence prompts you’ll find below, you’re sure to find at least one first line generator for a story you’ll love writing. So, whether you’ve got a […]
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You’ve experienced the power of words in a way you will never forget. Even now, the memory lingers. How could a few small words have such a big impact on your life? Words have power. And only when you experienced that power yourself — either as the giver or as the receiver — did you […]
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How long can a story be before it’s no longer a short story? Or what’s the maximum short story length for flash fiction? If you’re a fiction writer, you’re already familiar with the distinction between short stories, novellas, and novels. But now that short stories themselves have sub-species of different lengths, how do you know […]
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Writing great fiction is enough of a challenge without all the conflicting advice out there. When was the last time you read a bit of advice and thought, “But so-and-so said the exact opposite”? Different people like different styles, so variety is a good thing. And authors like Stephen King realize that. If he criticizes […]
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If you’re wondering how long you should make your book chapters, think of books you’ve read that kept a firm grip on your interest from one chapter to the next. Do you remember taking half an hour or more to get through one chapter? Did it feel too long, too short, or just right for […]
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Would you like some practical tips on how to write faster? Of course, you would. Who in the writing community wouldn’t love to get more writing done in less time? Fast writing means more time to spend with family and friends, more time to explore new creative outlets, and more time to read, among other […]
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You have a book — or a great idea for a book — and you want a title that will immediately grab the attention of your ideal readers and make them want to click on it. But you’ve been racking your brain for hours to think of good titles and you’ve come up with maybe […]
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