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Best Ways to Pace Your Story’s Key Moments

March 4, 2025

Best Ways to Pace Your Story’s Key Moments

March 4, 2025

Great novels don’t hook readers by accident. They strategically build up tension and feelings, then release them at just the right moment. This perfect timing isn’t about fancy writing tricks;…

How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Published

February 18, 2025

How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Published

February 18, 2025

If only there was a magic formula, a secret trick that would improve your chances of getting published. Well, there is—but it isn’t magic or secret, and in the end,…

Thirty Ways to Promote Your Book

February 11, 2025

Thirty Ways to Promote Your Book

February 11, 2025

Depending on where you are on your writing journey, you may be finding out that writing your book is just the beginning of your journey as a writer. Finishing a…

Book Structure for Disorganized Writers

February 4, 2025

Book Structure for Disorganized Writers

February 4, 2025

A while back, I shared a post at WHW about Scene Writing, and why it’s such a valuable tool for writers (especially those like me, whose brains get easily overwhelmed…

Backstory Balancing Act

January 21, 2025

Backstory Balancing Act

January 21, 2025

How to handle a character’s backstory is a universal struggle for all of us writers. How much should we include? How long should a flashback be? When is it okay…

How to Write Intense Scenes That Captivate Readers

January 14, 2025

How to Write Intense Scenes That Captivate Readers

January 14, 2025

Writing intense scenes can be one of the most exciting parts of storytelling. Whether it’s a gripping fight, a romantic encounter that leaves hearts racing, or an emotional moment that…

How to Find Your Writing Niche and Connect with the Right Readers

January 9, 2025

How to Find Your Writing Niche and Connect with the Right Readers

January 9, 2025

It’s not easy finding new readers these days. The secret to drawing just the right readers your way might be finding your niche. A niche isn’t just your genre—it’s the…

How to Deepen a Story with Thematic Echoes

January 7, 2025

How to Deepen a Story with Thematic Echoes

January 7, 2025

While shallow stories can be enjoyable, we often strive to add depth to our storytelling. Deeper stories can “say” more to readers, evoking more emotions and leaving a bigger impression.…

Three Ways a Talent or Skill Can Set Your Character Apart From the Rest

December 17, 2024

Three Ways a Talent or Skill Can Set Your Character Apart From the Rest

December 17, 2024

Your Characters’ Skills Memorable characters often have skills or talents that set them apart … but these abilities need to serve a purpose in the story. So, how do we…

The Ripple Effect: How to Weave Plot with Character

December 12, 2024

The Ripple Effect: How to Weave Plot with Character

December 12, 2024

Actions have consequences—that’s what makes a story tick. A story begins when events around a character push them into action. Those actions create new situations, and those situations push the…