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TBT: 16 Character Goals
Originally published 27/09/20
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Who, When, Where: The Simple Formula For a Killer Hook
There is no room to waffle in short fiction. Every word counts. Therefore, it’s a good…
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TBT: 50 Character Motives
I’ve listed a few possible character motives in the image below and I would encourage you…
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Top Tips for Writing Beautiful Dialogue
Dialogue is a critical part of any novel. Apart from the fact it makes up a…
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Smartening Up Your Writing Style
You’ve already got a great story but now it’s time to make it really beautiful.
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An Arch-Nemesis for Detective Mo?
As I was showing my initial scribblings for Detective Mo 3 to my daughter, she suggested…
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Throwback Thursday: 7 Deadly Writing Sins
There remain some lines we should simply never cross; some crimes we can commit as authors…
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5 Useful Posts for Novelists – Romantic Subplot Edition 😍
I’ve been trying to find some pointers to help me really polish off the relationship between…
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Writing a Novel? Make Sure You’ve Got a Story Bible
A story bible is basically a handbook for your fictional world, containing all the facts and…
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