Should I Outline My Novel Before Writing?
When the topic of outlining comes up in writing circles, the responses are usually polar opposites: either it is frowned
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How to Boost Your Confidence as a Writer
As an aspiring writer, it is very easy (and common) to lose confidence in yourself and want to give up.
Should You Take Writing Classes?
I have seen a number of writers ask the community, “Should I take writing classes?” The short answer is yes,
Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing
The act of self-publishing novels has grown astronomically over the years as more writers want to get their work out
5 Reasons You Should Get a Developmental Editor
Developmental editing might be a scary thought for many writers. It’s the type of editing where a great many changes
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Semicolons in Fiction
In the writing community there are a lot of mixed emotions regarding the use of semicolons in fiction. Some think
Battling Writer’s Block: Letting Characters Drive the Story
It’s safe to say that almost every writer out there has suffered from writer’s block in some way, whether it’s
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Five Tips for Cleaner Writing
Self-editing doesn’t just have to be about the big stuff like plot, characters, or descriptions, and it doesn’t just have
Writing a Character of the Opposite Sex
In one of my writing classes in college, my least favorite teacher of all time told the class that it
Improving Character Development
I’ve discussed in previous posts the importance of character development and how other ways of improving your writing can have