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?

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

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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Create An Unforgettable Title Page For Your Book + 11 Title Page Examples

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One of the most important pages in your book’s front matter is the title page.

Why is it so important, though, when it basically repeats everything you see on the book’s cover, along with some extra details you could easily just save for the copyright page

And even if you know what goes on the title page, how do you create one worth remembering? 

Read on to learn everything you need to know.

You’ll learn the rest as you go. 

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How To Make Your Book’s Table Of Contents Grab Readers And Reel Them In

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Unless it’s a novel with numbers for chapter titles, the table of contents (TOC) offers a handy overview of the contents in a book you’re considering. 

Especially with nonfiction books, the TOC makes it easier to see at a glance whether the book in question addresses a specific problem or question. 

You want to offer the same benefits to your readers, too.

So, how do you create a TOC that will help you sell more copies?

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