Category: Writing Tips
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What Is a Mood Board? Plus Free Resources to Make Your First One
Some of my links are affiliate links for things I love. They help me keep this blog up and running, with no extra cost to anything you decide to purchase. If you find anything you like, thank you for supporting our community! Visual inspiration is important for creative writers. It might keep story ideas in…
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How Do You Know When Your Manuscript Is Ready to Query?
You just wrote the last sentence of your novel—congrats! That’s an incredible accomplishment that took hours of your unpaid time and effort. You poured so much of your creative energy into that manuscript, so you’re ready to query it. It should see the light of day and reach the hearts of readers. But should that…
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100+ Quotes About Creative Writing
Writing can feel lonely sometimes. You’re the only one aware of your story ideas and character creation process. You’re the only person cheering yourself on as you make each story come to life. Reading quotes about creative writing can battle that loneliness and even inspire you. These are some of the most famous inspirational quotes…
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Plot Devices to Complicate Your Story
You’re excited to write an upcoming story, but the plot seems pretty simple from start to finish. How can you make it more complicated to deepen your themes, lengthen the story, or leave your readers with plot twists that make their jaws drop? Try a few of these devices to see what works for each…
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8 Types of Love to Write About Besides Romantic Love
There are so many types of love besides romantic love. Let’s talk about how they can spice up your storylines and challenge you to think about your character development and conflict from a new perspective. Love for Yourself Everyone deserves to love themselves, but we don’t always start there. Characters don’t either. Your story could…
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Positive Affirmations for Writers
Some of my links are affiliate links for things I love. They help me keep this blog up and running, with no extra cost to anything you decide to purchase. If you find anything you like, thank you for supporting our community! Writing can be a lonely craft. If you want to publish anything in…
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7 Types of Conflict in Stories
Some of my links are affiliate links for things I love. They help me keep this blog up and running, with no extra cost to anything you decide to purchase. If you find anything you like, thank you for supporting our community! Sometimes stories get stuck while you’re writing them. It doesn’t matter if you…
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How to Write Metaphors
Making your story stand out to readers requires vivid descriptions. You have to weave senses and emotions into scenes, which might mean using a few well-placed metaphors. Here are a few tips to help you understand why metaphors exist, their purposes, and how to write them more effectively. What Is a Metaphor? A metaphor is…
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8 Creative Writing Tips for Beginners
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16 Reasons Why Writer’s Block Happens
Some of my links are affiliate links for things I love. They help me keep this blog up and running, with no extra cost to anything you decide to purchase. If you find anything you like, thank you for supporting our community! Lately, I’ve seen a few posts on social media platforms being shared that…
