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Using Microtension to Ramp Up Narrative

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In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts continue exploring tension, this time focusing on micro-tension. In this episode, they discuss some favorite applications of...

3 Steps to Crafting a Story Arc

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In a new post, Janice Hardy suggests three steps you can use to write a story arc that draws readers into your novel. "At...

The Fun and Pitfalls of Historical Fiction

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In an article for Writer's Digest, Liz Trenow shares 5 pros and cons of writing historical fiction. "When I discovered historical fiction, I loved...

Brainstorm Possibilities with Scene Outlines

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In a post on Killzone, James Scott Bell examines scenes and recommends using a mini-outline to craft the best moments in your novel. "A scene...

How Much Description is Too Much?

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"It depends," says Anne R. Allen in a new blog post. Writers often have very clear ideas in their heads about the sights, sounds, scents,...

Forget Questionnaires – Try Character Maps

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In a post on the Stage 32 blog, Shannon Valenzuela offers advice for developing complex characters in your story. "As we know from Aristotle, character is...

A Closer Look at Antagonism

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In a post on Writers in the Storm, Lynette Burrows discusses the forces of antagonism and how to use them in your novel. In...

Are Your Character Descriptions So Basic?

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In the latest in Writer's Digest's series on mistakes writers make, Moriah Richard cautions us against creating only basic character descriptions. "Not only do...

Do You Have an Exit Strategy for Your Novel?

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In a post on Lit Hub, Allegra Hyde examines great novel endings and how we can write a successful conclusion to our novels. "For writers...

Leverage Your Setting to Add Natural Conflict

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In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Angela Ackerman says that your setting can provide a dash of organic conflict that spices up your...

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