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Helping Writers Become Authors

Helping Writers Become Authors provides writers help in summoning inspiration, crafting solid characters, outlining and structuring novels, and polishing prose. Learn how to write a book and edit it i... Read more

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What Are Plot Devices? (Why You Should Be Cautious)

What Are Plot Devices? (Why You Should Be Cautious)

Learning how to identify plot devices and fully support them on every page of your story is a huge step toward writing c... Read more

14 Aug 2023

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Ep. 635: How to Write Interesting Happy Scenes? 6 Tips

Ep. 635: How to Write Interesting Happy Scenes? 6 Tips

Six tips for how to write interesting happy scenes that will become some of your readers favorite moments in the story.

31 Jul 2023

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Ep. 629: The Daily Routine of a Full-Time Writer

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Ep. 628: Imposter Syndrome for Writers Is a Real Thing (+ the Key to Slaying It)

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