Writing
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What is a novelette? And is it Worth Writing One?
Listen to the audio summary of this article: This is Writing · What is a novelette? And is it Worth Writing One? In our attention-deficit world where TikTok reigns supreme and Netflix binges compete with literary pursuits, the novelette emerges as the literary equivalent of a perfectly crafted espresso shot—concentrated, potent, and leaving you wanting…
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How to Write a Book Review
By Kara Hutchings A great book review is one that helps a reader decide whether they will pick up the book and read it. This article will provide guidance on how to write a book review. It will answer the question ‘what is a book review’, help you choose which book to review and explore…
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7 Ways To Make Your Plot Interesting For Your Readers
Plot is the backbone of a story. Even the most character driven tales, and those with the most intricate and intoxicating settings, rely on plot to push a consistent line from start to finish. A good plot gives an author the scope to flesh out the characters and themes, even if the plot isn’t the…
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The Relationship Between Character and Setting
Guest post by AP McGrath The small town in south Tipperary in Ireland where I grew up had a population of 5,000 and when I was a teenager I began taking black and white photographs of local people in the places where they worked and lived. My mum knew the editor of the local newspaper…
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On the Art of the Long Sentence
Guest post by Randal Eldon Greene The Long Sentence’s Bad Rap As schoolchildren, we are taught that long sentences are bad, ugly. We are given the notion early on that multiple ideas expressed in writing without a formalized break (usually the period; sometimes an exclamation point or question mark) is a poorly constructed sentence. The…
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8 Reasons Authors Need to Join Wattpad
As an author, I’m sure that you heard about Amazon. You’ve probably also heard of Goodreads. You may or may not have heard of Wattpad, the social reading site and publishing site that started in 2006 and became a worldwide phenomenon with more than a few success stories (including Margaret Atwood). Wattpad is another platform…
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The Challenges of Writing a Memoir
Guest Post Written by Sandra Bullock Smith Writing a memoir is a search for insight. Memoirs allow us to contemplate, question and evaluate. But more importantly, memoirs allow us to share our experiences with our readers. Your reader chose your memoir because he or she wanted to learn something. So when writing, focus on what…
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