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Building Toward the Climax: Novel Writing Tips
Make the middle of the novel ramp up the tension and conflict and set the reader up for the exciting climax.
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Author Research – Resources for Book Locale
The setting or locale of a novel makes an important contribution to reading pleasure. Good author research gives concise facts that can capture a locale in a few words.
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Creating a Sense of Place
Developing a sense of place is very important to a novel as it adds flavor and color to the plot and characters.
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How Passive Writing Can Kill a Novel
Passive writing is the novice novel writer's mistake. It can make the reader feel uninvolved with the story.
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How to Finish a Novel
Beginning a novel is simple enough, but finishing it can be difficult for any writer. This guide provides some strategies for maintaining a project until its close.
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How To Succeed in National Novel Writing Month
The aim of National Novel Writing Month, usually abbreviated as NaNoWriMo, is to write a 50,000 word novel in one month.
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How to Write Faster and Reach Word Count Goals
Success in NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, depends just as much on time management as it does on creativity. Block writing, timers, and word wars can help.
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Set Goals to Achieve Writing Success
Setting writing goals to achieve success is as important in fiction writing as in any career. Smart goals will help the fiction writer finish projects on time.
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Editing a Novel and Surviving the Rejection Slip
Creative writing techniques for the writer whose novel suffers repeated rejections from publishers.
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Finding Motivation to Write & Complete the Novel
Procrastination is the writer's worst enemy to finishing a novel and getting published. How does the writer overcome putting it off until later?
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How to Describe Emotions in Literary Fiction
Bad writing style is often indicated by the overuse of abstract nouns, which are the labelling of feelings and emotions. But how can the Author avoid this?
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How to Write a Novel With Perfect Scenes
Novel writing tips give advice about creating a plot and crafting characters. Knowing how to use scene structure helps the fiction writer tie it all together.
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Novel Writing in Manageable Steps
Writing a novel can be broken into manageable steps that will lead to a finished book.
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Planning Research for Writing Fiction Novels
The most gripping story will be spoiled if it contains a glaring flaw. Effective manuscript research is vital if this is to be avoided.
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Recipe for Riveting Writing
Truly riveting writing engages the reader through a compelling plot and subplots that build tension and suspense.
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Succeeding at NaNoWriMo
Although writing a novel in one month is an incredibly high mountain to climb, it can be done and has resulted in published novels for more than a few writers.
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The Curse of Too Many Adverbs in Novel Writing
Using too many adverbs when writing a novel could leave the reader feeling as though they are wading through mud. Paring adverbs could improve the story.
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What the Author Can do to About Writer's Block
Writer's block is the most frustrating experience an author can face. How can the writer conquer this seemingly impenetrable brick wall?
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Book Review: Writing Begins with the Breath
Built upon the practice of yoga, Laraine Herring offers insight and exercises to help writers find and embody their authentic voice.
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Writing Your First Novel
Even after blocking off time to write and finding someone to hold them accountable, many first-time writers still never see the finish line.
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Romance Novel Book Author's Promise to Authors
Author Christie Craig has never forgotten what it means to be an aspiring romance writer. Now a published author of seven romance novels, she shares what she has learned.
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