thatwritergirlsblog: Designing a character arc There are different forms a character arc can take. And different ways to create one. But if you’re struggling, I have a few tips on designing an arc for your character. 1. Where does your… Read more
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thatwritergirlsblog: inky-duchess: Fantasy Guide to Heraldry, Sigils and Coats of Arms We love our banners and flags. They make a battle field bright, they light up a hall, they look great piled on a courtyard after being pulled down by… Read more
Writing great friendships – Part 2
thatwritergirlsblog: A lot of people requested that I do a Part 2 to my writing friendships post, so here it is: 1. Knowing & keeping each other’s secrets I don’t know about you, but when someone tells me a secret, you… Read moreWriting great friendships – Part 2
Choosing between self-publishing and traditional publishing
thatwritergirlsblog: This is a much-talked-about topic. So, rather than going the traditional pros-and-cons route, I’m going to give you some advice on which factors to consider when making your decision: 1. First thing’s first: what’s the difference? Self-publishing a book… Read moreChoosing between self-publishing and traditional publishing
Choosing between self-publishing and traditional publishing
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thatwritergirlsblog: Conveying emotion in your writing One of the most crucial elements of good writing is making readers feel your characters’ emotions. Here are some of my tips for doing just that: 1. Use the right POV Third person omniscient… Read more
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Writing great friendships
thatwritergirlsblog: Some of the best chemistry/relationships in fiction exist between characters who are/become friends. Here are some tips for making friendships come alive on the page: 1. Banter One of the most interesting aspects of fictional friendships is the way… Read moreWriting great friendships
Writing great friendships
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Getting more shit done in less time
thatwritergirlsblog: So, my law classes for the year have just started. Life is hectic. But I still want to be a published author by the time I’m 25. Thus, here’s what I’m going to do to get more done in… Read moreGetting more shit done in less time
Getting more shit done in less time
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Invaluable writing tips (From Blake Snyder’s “Save the Cat”)
thatwritergirlsblog: I just finished this book on screenwriting and have highlighted some amazing advice for novelists as well: 1. Save the Cat This refers to a scene at the beginning of yoru manuscript in which the main character does something… Read moreInvaluable writing tips (From Blake Snyder’s “Save the Cat”)
Invaluable writing tips (From Blake Snyder’s “Save the Cat”)
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thatwritergirlsblog: So, you’ve written a book. Now what? Here are the steps, in order, you should take to make your book as good as it can possibly be before querying agents/self-publishing: 1. Self-edit and Revisions The first thing you should… Read more
thatwritergirlsblog: So, you’ve written a book. Now what? Here are the steps, in order, you should…
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World-building: Creating a political system
thatwritergirlsblog: 1. Know on which real-life system(s) it’s based Is it a bureaucracy, monarchy, democracy etc? Maybe it’s a combination. Research different political systems and I promise that great ideas will come to you. Plus, once you’ve decided which model… Read moreWorld-building: Creating a political system
World-building: Creating a political system
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What to do when your novel starts to feel stagnant
thatwritergirlsblog: Because novels take so long to perfect and take up so much space in our minds, the story can start to feel stagnant after a while. Maybe you have less faith in your manuscript than you did at the… Read moreWhat to do when your novel starts to feel stagnant
What to do when your novel starts to feel stagnant
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Killing off characters: the shoulds and shouldn’ts
thatwritergirlsblog: 1. Why you should The death is a major plot point It reveals some shocking plot twist It supports your themes/what you’re trying to say with your book Your novel explores the afterlife You are George R.R Martin and… Read moreKilling off characters: the shoulds and shouldn’ts