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How to Hide Exposition in Your Dialogue

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In a recent post on her blog, Roz Morris suggests a few rules for writing dialogue that contains exposition. Writers are generally warned away...

The Importance of Why

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In an article for Writer's Digest, Robert Swartwood says that "Why?" is the most important questions writers can ask about themselves and their stories. That...

Into the Woods with The Bear

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In a post on Writer Unboxed, Keith Cronin examines the tv series The Bear. "It’s truly a master class in storytelling, particularly in terms of...

Where Are Your Hero’s Flaws Hiding?

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In a recent post, Janice Hardy suggests three ways to pick flaws that help your readers relate to your characters. "Picking any old flaw...

What Are the Turning Points?

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In a post on Writers in the Storm, Jenny Hansen identifies multiple ways your novel can reach a turning point. "A turning point is...

Does Your Character Need a Hobby?

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In a post on Writers in the Storm, Ellen Buikema says that a character's hobbies and interests can reveal a lot about their personality,...

When Should You Use Direct Versus Indirect POV?

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In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Tiffany Yates Martin examines direct vs. indirect point of view and how to choose the right...

5 Building Blocks of Witty Banter

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In an article for Writer's Digest, Anna Collins shares tips for writing witty banter, which isn't only the purview of rom-coms. According to Collings,...

Use Theme to Focus Your Writing

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In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Suzy Vadori says that leaning into your theme can help you cut unnecessary content from your novel....

The Beauty of Simple but Strong Logline

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During an interview with ScreenCraft, Michael Sarnoski (A Quiet Place: Day One) shares advice on creating a great logline for your story. In the...

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