Writing

Breaking It Down: How To Write A Good Fight Scene + Examples

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Writing a good fight scene is one of the hardest things an author can do. 

You’ve got so much to keep track of, especially if it’s a fight between multiple, or even hundreds of, characters. 

And you’ve got to keep your eye on everything from how your characters react throughout to the rhythm and pacing of the scene.

But getting it right is highly satisfying for you as a writer and your readers.

Read on to find out what to do when writing fight scenes, including what makes a good fight scene and how long a fight scene should be.

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Need A Foreword For Your Book? Here Are The Steps To Make It Happen

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Could your newest book benefit from a foreword?

You’ve seen them in other books, and you’ve thought, “How could I get someone famous to write a foreword for mine?” 

Writing a foreword for a book is easy once you know what belongs in it.

And though you probably won’t be the one writing a foreword for your own book, you might one day write one for someone else’s.

It pays to think ahead.

Let’s start with what a foreword is — and what it can do for your book. 

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Need To Write A Kissing Scene For Your Novel Or Short Story? Here’s How To Make It Swoon-Worthy

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Who doesn’t love well-crafted makeout scenes that leave you feeling warm, tingly… and maybe a bit jealous?

If you’ve ever read a kissing scene that made you forget everything else you had to do that day, then you get it. 

As a writer, though, what comes to mind when you try to think of words to describe a kiss that will live in your reader’s memory for days? 

And how do you create a kissing scene no one will want to forget. 

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What Is The Difference Between A Plot-Driven and Character-Driven Story?

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Most stories tend to be predominantly either character-driven or plot-driven. 

That’s not to say that plot-driven stories ignore character-building altogether or that character-driven stories have no plot, but you’ll usually find that most stories lean one way or the other.

When it comes to choosing to write a character-driven vs. plot-driven story or vice versa, you have some things to work out before you can make your decision and get writing.

In this article, we will talk about the differences between character-driven and plot-driven stories and give you our best tips on how to write both types of stories.

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15 Negative Traits For Your Book Characters With Examples

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Every writer wants their books to be full of characters that leap off the page, the kind of characters that readers can’t resist.  We want our books to be unputdownable, with readers waiting desperately for our next tale. One of the things we must have to make that happen is well-rounded, complex, and interesting characters.  …

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What Goes In The Preface Of A Book And 5 Tips For Writing A Preface

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What is the purpose of a preface? And does your book even need one? 

Not every book has a preface, after all.

And you’re more likely to see one in a nonfiction book than in a novel, as you’ll see in the preface examples further on. 

But what goes in there, anyway?

What does it cover that you wouldn’t put in your book’s introduction? 

And how do you write a preface that won’t sabotage your reader’s interest? 

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How To Write A Unique Book Dedication Page + 11 Examples

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Dedicating a book to someone is a big deal.

And since you’ve no idea whether your current work in progress will be your last, you want this one to count. 

We all make mistakes, whether it’s a TMI blog post, an impulse tattoo, or something else.

Some of us just postpone the regret until after we’ve published the evidence. 

We’ve got some ideas to prevent your book dedication page from being on that list.

Read on for a detailed how-to and some must-read examples. 

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