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Avoiding Nonessential Backstory in Writing Fiction
When building a complex world or plot for your story, you might need to include some backstory throughout so that your readers understand what's happening. Science fiction...
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Lakisha Baker on How "Book365" Helps Nonfiction Writers
Author and writing coach Lakisha Baker developed the program “Book365” because she wanted a community where writers get guidance and advice on how to write and publish...
Lakisha Baker
Ways in Which Writers Fall Short with Their Stories
Writing a good story takes more than stringing a few characters and words together. An author is responsible for the characters, rhythm, story building, scene structure...
Michael Tabb
Contests, Grants/Fellowships, and Residencies for Authors
There are many paths to success for authors beyond submitting your writing to publishers. Contests open the door to both publication and financial awards. Grants and...
Jeanne Lyet Gassman
The Texture of Urgency: How to Deeply Engage Your Readers From the First Page to the Last
Urgency is not unique to thrillers and not always a function of a fast pace. Urgency drives all fiction and a slow-moving passage can have you at the edge of your seat...
Helga Schier
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