Tag: fiction writing
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How to Pitch Your Book
Steps to help you pitch your novel to an agent, editor, or publisher.
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WFWA Conference
I will be taking pitches at WFWA!
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Thoughts for authors of fantasy fiction
I thought I might pose some thoughts for fantasy authors to help them create a new fantasy world as the setting for their novel.
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Writing Your Novel’s Premise
Writing a strong premise before you begin working on story structure (if you are a plotter) or just starting to write (if you are a panster) is important for a number of reasons. First, it will help you bring the idea for your story to life, and it is one of the foundational steps in…
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Brainstorming Your Genre Novel
Brainstorming Your Genre Novel. What is it you wish you knew before you started writing?
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Novel Planning Notes for New Writers
Do new writers know about genres and tropes? I wonder…
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Writer Beware
Protect yourself from predatory agents or publishers.
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The Shapeshifter
Can a shapeshifter character add twists and turns to your plot and make your novel more dynamic?
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The Threshold Guardian
If your hero/ine needs to be tested, consider using a threshold guardian archetype character to add tension and conflict.
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The Outlaw
Maybe your book needs an outlaw. Outlaws are not always the bad guy, nor are they always gunslingers, though that is what may come to mind. The outlaw and the lawman aren’t necessarily separate or opposite either. Maybe your outlaw tries to go straight, and your cop is dirty. Your outlaw can be the good…