How To Find A Book Using A Plot Or Vague Description

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You scrape your memory for something you can use in your search for a forgotten book title.

But what are the best details to use if all you’ve got is a vague description?

Fortunately for you, forgetting book titles is such a normal human thing that we’ve devised a number of clever ways to get around that. 

It might seem unlikely to find a book title by plot or description, but it can be done. 

The first step is to take an inventory of what you do remember. 

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How To Write A Book In Google Docs

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How to Write a Book in Google Docs

If you’ve used Google Docs for school or writing blog posts, you know it’s versatile, intuitive, and free to use.

So, while it may not be the first word-processing tool you think of for writing books, there are plenty of reasons why it should be one of your top three. 

After looking through this post, it might even become your number one option. 

This guide will get you from blank page (or blog post) to finished book, with simple step-by-step instructions and screenshots that show you exactly what to do. 

Is Google Docs a Good Place to Write a Book? 

The short answer: Yes. It can be — if you know how to use it. 

If you’re asking, “Why use Google Docs when there’s Microsoft Word, Scrivener, etc.?” consider the following perks of using Google’s cloud-based word processing program:

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The Definitive List Of 105 Character Quirks

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Describing a person as “quirky” is often a compliment, but not always.

If you have any quirks that make you stand out in some way, you know what I mean.

They’re a mixed bag.

Quirks can make a story character more interesting or more relatable.

They can also make them easier to dislike.

But what makes quirks so powerful? 

And how can you harness this power for good?

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101 Of The Best Mood Words To Use In Writing Fiction

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Think of a story you’ve read that you keep going back to.

We bet if we asked you, “Why that book?” you’d tell us it’s because of how the book makes you feel.

It’s not that the author forced an emotion on you.

They just guided you in the direction of a particular mood. 

Wondering how to describe mood, exactly?

It’s what you feel when you’re reading a story.

And, hopefully, it’s exactly what the author intended. 

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The Best Free Book Title Generators For Choosing Your Bestselling Title

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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 a few. And they’re all missing something.

Where can you go for help on how to name a book?

Fortunately, there is such a thing as a book title generator, and we’ve created a list of some of the best to be found on the internet.

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3 Types Of Satire Every Writer Should Know

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You vaguely remember the satirical novels your English teachers compelled you to read.

Some stand out more than others — either because they were more fun to read or because their dark humor has clung to your consciousness ever since.

As you’ll see in the examples of satire listed in this post, most everyone who attended a school can point to a few reasons why the word “satire” gives them mixed feelings.

But what is satire, exactly? And how can you use it to your advantage?

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How To Punctuate Dialogue: 11 Rules To Write It Like A Pro

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Writing a good story is hard enough without having to worry about your dialogue punctuation.

Our goal in this post is to answer any questions you might have about punctuating dialogue.

One of the main issues with this is knowing the difference between a dialogue tag and an action beat.

With the widespread confusion between the two, it’s high time we spell out some clear rules for commas in dialogue. 

When you’re done reading this, you’ll know what belongs where and why.

And your editor will love you for it.

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