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How to Write Structurally Sound Sentences
In this article, we are showing you how to write better sentences in fiction through a variety of techniques that we’ve already discussed through this sentence structure series, with a few new topics, so you can stitch everything together for a strong story that readers will love.
Novel Planning Workbook: Just Write
This novel planning workbook will help you craft a compelling book to captivate your readers. It's a complete digital product for new writers or seasoned authors writing a first draft. Get your writing planner for free today.
How to Write Engaging Dialogue: Voice and Sentence Structure Tips, with Examples
When you reread your work, do you feel like your dialogue looks awkward, or sounds unnatural? In this article, we are sharing tips on how to write engaging dialogue, with an emphasis on character voice and sentence structure.
How Sentence Structure Affects Pacing in Storytelling
Have you ever read a book that dragged on? Or maybe you read a different book in one day. This is the power of sentence structure; more specifically, this is how sentence structure affects pacing in storytelling.
How to Structure Sentences: The Basics
How to structure sentences that will hook your reader from page one? Learn the basics in this part one of a four-part series. We are exploring the fundamentals of crafting sentences for writers.
What to do After You Finish Writing Your First Draft: Next 7 Steps
Did you finish writing the first draft of your novel but don’t know what to do next? The road to revisions can look like you’re standing at the edge of a cliff. Don’t worry. We’re here to guide you through the process. This post outlines the next seven steps you must take after you finish writing the first draft of a book.
How to Be a Confident Writer
Overcoming self-doubt as a writer can be an everyday challenge, but these five tips will help you gain the confidence you need to finish your book. In this post, we will show you how to be a confident writer. Ready to write?
5 Benefits of Outlining Your Novel
As a former pantser, I believe every writer needs a structure to tell a cohesive story. The outline doesn't have to be detailed or long, but it needs to give enough for you to sculpt a path forward. These are the five benefits of outlining your novel (especially as a pantser).
When and How to Use Future Tense in Fiction Writing
The future tense is the least used out there; more often than not, it's only used in segments of writing, rather than a whole novel. In this article you will see why writing in future tense may be powerful for your book, or if you should stay away. We're covering it all.
How to Use Present Tense in Fiction Writing
Still stuck trying to choose the right tense for your novel? This is the second installment in the tenses series where we guide you to the perfect fit for your novel. In this post, we are examining writing in present tense.
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