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How to Write the Enemies-to-Lovers Trope

This is an old but beloved trope in romance novels. A well-written enemies-to-lovers story can be one that readers will never forget. Check out this post for some tips to help you ensure that you’re on the right track to make the most of your enemies-to-lovers story!

The Importance of Using Specificity and Concrete Language in Your Writing

Specificity and concrete language are not only how we define our voice, but it’s how we tap into that magical space that causes readers to resonate with our stories. Check out this post to learn why it’s important and how you can improve this area of your writing!

Maintain a Writing Practice Through the Holidays with These Simple Writing Exercises

The holidays can be hectic and stressful. When our writing routines and goals get pushed to the back burner, it can bring on a sense of guilt. These quick and easy writing exercises are designed to help you keep your writing muscles oiled through the holiday season!

Putting a Spin on Bad Writing Advice

Writers are finding that some old writing advice is just not resonating with them anymore. Read on to find out how we can put our own spin on it and create our guidelines with advice that works for us!

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Tips for Writing Magical Realism

Magical realism can be as intriguing to write as it is to read. If you’re interested in learning more about writing in this genre, here are some tips that’ll help you get started!

How to Write a Memorable Meet Cute

Learn all about how to craft a meet cute that your readers won’t soon forget!

What is Proofreading and When Do You Need It?

Read on to learn all about this very crucial last stage of the editing process!

What is a Copyedit and When Do You Need One?

Learn what a professional copyedit is, what a copyeditor looks at when copyediting your manuscript and what you can expect from this service!

How to Effectively Write and Convey Emotion in Your Story

Writing emotion can be tricky. Some writers may be under the impression that the way to do this is by amplifying the drama in a scene, by inserting long monologues, or showing the characters having intense physical reactions. This isn’t always the best way to handle a character’s emotions as it can cross into melodrama. Read on to find out how to effectively write and convey emotion in your story.

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 become BIGGER. But this isn’t true. All this does is create melodrama. More often than not, less is more. Read on to find out why should avoid melodrama in your writing and tips on how to achieve this.