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5 Tips for Writing a Fantasy Trilogy
Author Nick Martell breaks down the challenges of writing fantasy fiction and offers five tips for writing a fantasy trilogy.
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The Importance of the Villain
In almost any story, the villain plays just as vital a role as the hero. The antagonist is often the primary reason why the hero’s story is even worth telling. Without the villain, good has nothing to triumph over, nothing challenges the protagonist, and everyone just goes about their average lives.
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Infographic – 24 unorthodox signs that you might be a writer
We writers are peculiar people. Here are 24 unorthodox ways to tell if you, too, might be a writer.
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Who Killed Creative Writing?
Thoughts on Alex Perez, Hobart magazine, and the price of literary citizenship #writingcommunity
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Writers, be wary of Throat-Clearers and Wan Intensifiers. Very, very wary.
That there are few absolutes in writing is why a case can be made for just about any word on a list of the proscribed. But one must draw the line somewhere.
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How Americans edit sex out of my writing
What is editing? Two people who both lead a literary life—an augmented reality where the connections between existence and sentences are investigated daily #writingcommunity
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Our Humans - So I Was Thinking
Humans require regular exercise, daily walks are a good way to assist them with this. A leash will be required for this activity so that your human does not get separated from you and get lost.
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How Much Do Authors Make Per Book?
How much do authors make per book? As with everything else in publishing, the answer is: It depends. A lot of readers have the idea that every author is wealthy, but that is far from the truth. Yes, Stephen King probably has more money than he’ll ever need, but he is an outlier. The majority of authors don’t even make a living wage with their books.
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David McCullough, Best-Selling Explorer of America’s Past, Dies at 89
His research — on Adams, Truman and so much more — was deep, his writing was lively, and his narrator’s voice in documentary films was familiar to millions.
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How do you write a captivating thriller? This author found clues in the woods
Growing up, thriller author Megan Miranda spent time at her grandparent's house in the Poconos. There wasn't any cell service — it was just her and her family out there in the woods, cut off from society. "During the day, it would be this grand adventure," recalls Miranda. "But at night I would just stare out into the darkness thinking, 'what is out there?' "
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Writing: The Most Misunderstood Activity
Writing looks easy because it uses the same symbols of speech. And everyone who was taught the alphabet and basic sentence structures can produce something similar to writing when it’s not. #writingcommunity
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If They Want to Be Published, Literary Writers Can’t Be Honest About Money
Nowadays it seems any writer of literary fiction must have some opinion on the economic organization of society under “late-stage capitalism,” and yet it’s rare to see an honest treatment of work or money in their fiction. #writingcommunity
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How James Patterson Became the World’s Best-Selling Author
His new autobiography adds another title to his enormous stack, but does it deepen the plot?
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James Patterson says white writers aren’t getting work due to ‘racism’
The 75-year-old novelist has has sold more than 450 million books across 20 or so titles during his nearly 30-year career.
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What is the format for article writing?
When writing an article, it is important to keep your audience in mind and focus on delivering a well-crafted, engaging piece of content that will hold their attention from start to finish. Remember to also proofread your work before submitting it, as errors can be off-putting for readers.
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Beside the point? Punctuation is dead, long live punctuation
How we came to represent (through inky marks) the vagaries of the mind, inflections of the voice, and intensity of feeling
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We, the Writers? A Global Literary Congress Meets in New York.
Authors from 30 countries held an “emergency” meeting at the United Nations to address the multiple crises of the moment — and whether stories can help.
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D. L. Croisette Canadian Author releasing her Book "Ruby Red - A Romance"
From Corporate Boardroom to Romance Bookshelf–Turing A Dare into a Dream Come True
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How Literature by Black Authors Shaped One Scholar’s Life
In “Read Until You Understand,” Farah Jasmine Griffin explores how books have served as instruction manuals to guide her through difficulty and triumph.
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The Truth That Authors Need To Hear
Authors can certainly be the victims of bad luck, lousy publicists, poor timing, tough competition, a crappy publisher, or a change in the marketplace. But most often, they sabotage themselves or they fail to overcome challenges and setbacks.
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