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Why You Should Avoid Melodrama in Your Writing
New writers often conclude that to write a strongly emoted scene one must amp up all the reactions, the dialogue, and the moment must…
Is Your Novel Romance or Women’s Fiction
There’s some confusion about what exactly categorizes a novel as romance. The idea seems to be that if your novel includes a love story…
How Writers Can Use Positive Affirmations to Help Them Find The Motivation They Need
Writers need a lot of constant encouragement when they’re working on a novel. This isn’t anything to be ashamed about. There’s nothing wrong with…
What is Deus Ex Machina and Why We Should Try to Avoid it In Our Writing
Deux Ex Machina is a plot device originating as far back as ancient Greece. While it’s still widely used today, it can end up…
What is Subtext and Why is it Important to Your Story?
Show, don’t tell is an important piece of advice when writing. But did you know that subtext is almost as important when trying to…
White Room Syndrome: Building Setting and Description in Your Story
We all do it. I know I do. And once I explain what it is, you’ll probably realize you do it, too. It usually…
What is Sensitivity Reading and Why do You Need One?
Remember all those Friends episodes where Monica wore a fat suit and everyone made jokes about her weight? Remember the appalling treatment of transgender…
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