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My Debut Bucket List: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday With a Romance That Aspires and Acknowledges There’s More Than One American Story
Author Celeste Dador discusses her debut bucket list of three writing goals for her romance novel heading into the semiquincentennial.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/my-debut-bucket-list-celebrating-americas-250th-birthday-with-a-romance#Genre #Romance #WriteBetterFiction #debutauthor #DebutRomance
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April Henry: On a Rabbit Hole Leading to a Thriller Novel
In this interview, author April Henry discusses how digging deep into family history helped inspire her new YA thriller, In the Blood.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/april-henry-on-a-rabbit-hole-leading-to-a-thriller-novel#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction
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April Henry: On a Rabbit Hole Leading to a Thriller Novel
In this interview, author April Henry discusses how digging deep into family history helped inspire her new YA thriller, In the Blood.
The post April Henry: On a Rabbit Hole Leading to a Thriller Novel appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/april-henry-on-a-rabbit-hole-leading-to-a-thriller-novel#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction
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April Henry: On a Rabbit Hole Leading to a Thriller Novel
In this interview, author April Henry discusses how digging deep into family history helped inspire her new YA thriller, In the Blood.
The post April Henry: On a Rabbit Hole Leading to a Thriller Novel appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/april-henry-on-a-rabbit-hole-leading-to-a-thriller-novel#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction
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April Henry: On a Rabbit Hole Leading to a Thriller Novel
In this interview, author April Henry discusses how digging deep into family history helped inspire her new YA thriller, In the Blood.
The post April Henry: On a Rabbit Hole Leading to a Thriller Novel appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/april-henry-on-a-rabbit-hole-leading-to-a-thriller-novel#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction
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The Real Work of Writing Occurs on Revision
Author (and editor) John Glynn shares how real writing occurs on revision after the fun and messy process of writing the first draft.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/the-real-work-of-writing-occurs-on-revision#RevisingAndEditing #WriteBetterFiction #EditingFiction #EditingProcess #FinishingFirstDraft
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Writing a Dual Timeline Novel Across Continents
Author Laura Anthony explores writing a dual timeline novel across continents and time periods and what makes them tick.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-a-dual-timeline-novel-across-continents#Genre #Historical #WriteBetterFiction #DualTimelines #historicalfiction
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Melinda Leigh: You Need Writer Buddies
In this interview, author Melinda Leigh discusses wanting to dive deeper into a previously written character with her new thriller, You Can Tell Me.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/melinda-leigh-you-need-writer-buddies#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction
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Melinda Leigh: You Need Writer Buddies
In this interview, author Melinda Leigh discusses wanting to dive deeper into a previously written character with her new thriller, You Can Tell Me.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/melinda-leigh-you-need-writer-buddies#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction
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Melinda Leigh: You Need Writer Buddies
In this interview, author Melinda Leigh discusses wanting to dive deeper into a previously written character with her new thriller, You Can Tell Me.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/melinda-leigh-you-need-writer-buddies#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction
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Melinda Leigh: You Need Writer Buddies
In this interview, author Melinda Leigh discusses wanting to dive deeper into a previously written character with her new thriller, You Can Tell Me.
The post Melinda Leigh: You Need Writer Buddies appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/melinda-leigh-you-need-writer-buddies#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction
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Why Readers Are Gravitating Toward Sun-Drenched Thrillers and Darker Beach Reads
Author H.Y. Hanna explains why readers are gravitating toward sun-drenched thrillers and darker beach reads (and what that means for writers).
The post Why Readers Are Gravitating Toward Sun-Drenched Thrillers and Darker Beach Reads appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/why-readers-are-gravitating-toward-sun-drenched-thrillers-and-darker-beach-reads#Genre #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction #BeachBooks #BeachReads
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Soman Chainani: Let the Book Find You
In this interview, internationally bestselling author Soman Chainani discusses having to find a new writing style for his new YA political thriller, Young World.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/soman-chainani-let-the-book-find-you#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction
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Soman Chainani: Let the Book Find You
In this interview, internationally bestselling author Soman Chainani discusses having to find a new writing style for his new YA political thriller, Young World.
The post Soman Chainani: Let the Book Find You appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/soman-chainani-let-the-book-find-you#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction
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Soman Chainani: Let the Book Find You
In this interview, internationally bestselling author Soman Chainani discusses having to find a new writing style for his new YA political thriller, Young World.
The post Soman Chainani: Let the Book Find You appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/soman-chainani-let-the-book-find-you#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction
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Soman Chainani: Let the Book Find You
In this interview, internationally bestselling author Soman Chainani discusses having to find a new writing style for his new YA political thriller, Young World.
The post Soman Chainani: Let the Book Find You appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/soman-chainani-let-the-book-find-you#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction
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The Problem With Pity: 4 Rules for Writing Characters With Specific Conditions
Author Martha Conway shares her four rules for writing characters with specific conditions and explores the problem with pity.
The post The Problem With Pity: 4 Rules for Writing Characters With Specific Conditions appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-problem-with-pity-4-rules-for-writing-characters-with-specific-conditions#Character #WriteBetterFiction #AuthenticDisabilityRepresentation #AuthenticRepresentation #RepresentationInFiction
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Kasey Iris: I Didn’t Expect This Story To Be a Reflection of My Younger Self
In this interview, author Kasey Iris discusses thinking of the writing process as journaling when writing her debut graphic novel, Ghoul.
The post Kasey Iris: I Didn’t Expect This Story To Be a Reflection of My Younger Self appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/kasey-iris-i-didnt-expect-this-story-to-be-a-reflection-of-my-younger-self#BeInspired #ComicsandGraphicNovels #Genre #Interviews #WriteBetterFiction
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Kasey Iris: I Didn’t Expect This Story To Be a Reflection of My Younger Self
In this interview, author Kasey Iris discusses thinking of the writing process as journaling when writing her debut graphic novel, Ghoul.
The post Kasey Iris: I Didn’t Expect This Story To Be a Reflection of My Younger Self appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/kasey-iris-i-didnt-expect-this-story-to-be-a-reflection-of-my-younger-self#BeInspired #ComicsandGraphicNovels #Genre #Interviews #WriteBetterFiction
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Kasey Iris: I Didn’t Expect This Story To Be a Reflection of My Younger Self
In this interview, author Kasey Iris discusses thinking of the writing process as journaling when writing her debut graphic novel, Ghoul.
The post Kasey Iris: I Didn’t Expect This Story To Be a Reflection of My Younger Self appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/kasey-iris-i-didnt-expect-this-story-to-be-a-reflection-of-my-younger-self#BeInspired #ComicsandGraphicNovels #Genre #Interviews #WriteBetterFiction
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Kasey Iris: I Didn’t Expect This Story To Be a Reflection of My Younger Self
In this interview, author Kasey Iris discusses thinking of the writing process as journaling when writing her debut graphic novel, Ghoul.
The post Kasey Iris: I Didn’t Expect This Story To Be a Reflection of My Younger Self appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/kasey-iris-i-didnt-expect-this-story-to-be-a-reflection-of-my-younger-self#BeInspired #ComicsandGraphicNovels #Genre #Interviews #WriteBetterFiction
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Drafting a Dystopian Detective
Author Matt Harry discusses the challenges in drafting a dystopian detective in a world where going outside can kill you.
The post Drafting a Dystopian Detective appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/drafting-a-dystopian-detective#Character #Genre #MysteryThriller #ScienceFictionFantasy #WriteBetterFiction
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The Moral Escalator: Making Goodness the Main Action of a Story
Author Regina Linke discusses the moral escalator and how making goodness the main action of a story can be very powerful for readers.
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Véronique Darwin: This Is My Dream, and I’m Living It
In this interview, author Véronique Darwin discusses the importance of connection with her interconnected short story collection, Mom Camp.
The post Véronique Darwin: This Is My Dream, and I’m Living It appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/veronique-darwin-this-is-my-dream-and-im-living-it#BeInspired #Interviews #ShortStory #WriteBetterFiction #AuthorSpotlight
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I Made My Characters With Tarot Spreads and So Can You!
Author A.E. Osworth shares a strategy for creating characters with tarot spreads, specifically using the Celtic cross.
The post I Made My Characters With Tarot Spreads and So Can You! appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/i-made-my-characters-with-tarot-spreads-and-so-can-you#Character #WriteBetterFiction #character #characterarc #characterdevelopment
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Fairy Tales as Survival Stories: A Personal Tale
Author Dale M. Kushner delves into the importance of fairy tales as survival stories by looking at personal moments in her own life.
The post Fairy Tales as Survival Stories: A Personal Tale appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/fairy-tales-as-survival-stories-a-personal-tale#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #fairytales #storytelling #SurvivalStories
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The One Big Question We All Work With in Fiction
Author Sara Foster investigates the one big question all authors work with in fiction and shares why it's so important.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/the-one-big-question-we-all-work-with-in-fiction#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #characterdevelopment #plotdevelopment #questions
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How to Write an Unreliable Narrator Readers Still Root For
Bestselling author Rea Frey shares five tips for how to write an unreliable narrator readers still root for.
The post How to Write an Unreliable Narrator Readers Still Root For appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-write-an-unreliable-narrator-readers-still-root-for#Character #WriteBetterFiction #characterarc #Narrator #narrators
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Write What You Don’t Know: Crossing Boundaries in Fiction
Author Joseph Moldover explains the importance of crossing boundaries in fiction and how it may involve writing what you don't know.
The post Write What You Don’t Know: Crossing Boundaries in Fiction appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-what-you-dont-know-crossing-boundaries-in-fiction#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #Boundaries #ExperimentalWriting #TakingRisksinWriting
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Writing Big Flat Characters in Fiction
Bestselling author Bonnie Friedman explains why writing big flat characters in fiction can make stories better and more memorable.
The post Writing Big Flat Characters in Fiction appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-big-flat-characters-in-fiction#Character #WriteBetterFiction #character #characterdevelopment #CharacterRelationships
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Amanda Sellet: Stay Weird
In this interview, author Amanda Sellet discusses mixing cozy mystery and romance in her new YA novel, Flirting with Murder.
The post Amanda Sellet: Stay Weird appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/amanda-sellet-stay-weird#Genre #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction #YoungAdult #AuthorSpotlight
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6 Tips for Writing Multimedia Middle-Grade Novels That Captivate Readers
Author Laurie Morrison shares six tips for writing multimedia middle-grade novels that captivate readers from beginning to end.
The post 6 Tips for Writing Multimedia Middle-Grade Novels That Captivate Readers appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/6-tips-for-writing-multimedia-middle-grade-novels-that-captivate-readers#Childrens #Genre #WriteBetterFiction #middlegrade #middlegradefiction
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Writing About Places When You Don’t Live There
Author Sheila Yasmin Marikar shares tips on writing about places when you don't live there. (Hint: It's all about the people.)
The post Writing About Places When You Don’t Live There appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-about-places-when-you-dont-live-there#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #research #researchtrips #travel
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Allison Winn Scotch: Remove Your Ego From the Process Entirely
In this interview, author Allison Winn Scotch discusses utilizing writing approaches from different genres for her new novel, The Insomniacs.
The post Allison Winn Scotch: Remove Your Ego From the Process Entirely appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/allison-winn-scotch-remove-your-ego-from-the-process-entirely#BeInspired #Interviews #WriteBetterFiction #AuthorSpotlight #AuthorSpotlightSeries
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4 Things I Do Before I Write the First Word of a Novel
Author Marybeth Mayhew Whalen shares the four things she does before writing the first word of a novel (that's worked 11 times so far).
The post 4 Things I Do Before I Write the First Word of a Novel appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/4-things-i-do-before-i-write-the-first-word-of-a-novel#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #firstdrafts #novelwriting #writingtechniques
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How Escapism Grounds Us: Writing “What If” Stories
Bestselling Author Lori Gold explores the path not taken — why we’re currently obsessed with “what if?” stories.
The post How Escapism Grounds Us: Writing “What If” Stories appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-escapism-grounds-us-writing-what-if-stories -
Their Voices, Their Wounds: Pitfalls to Avoid When Writing About Trauma
Author Fartumo Kusow shares two very big pitfalls to avoid when writing about trauma and how she navigated around them.
The post Their Voices, Their Wounds: Pitfalls to Avoid When Writing About Trauma appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/their-voices-their-wounds-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-writing-about-trauma#Character #WriteBetterFiction #CharacterConflict #characterdevelopment #narrative
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Magic Between the Lines: Magical Realism in Storytelling
Author Garrett Curbow breaks down magical realism in storytelling by using his own novel as a guide to adding magic between the lines.
The post Magic Between the Lines: Magical Realism in Storytelling appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/magic-between-the-lines-magical-realism-in-storytelling#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #magicrealism #MagicSystems #MagicalElements
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Magic Between the Lines: Magical Realism in Storytelling
Author Garrett Curbow breaks down magical realism in storytelling by using his own novel as a guide to adding magic between the lines.
The post Magic Between the Lines: Magical Realism in Storytelling appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/magic-between-the-lines-magical-realism-in-storytelling#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #magicrealism #MagicSystems #MagicalElements
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Magic Between the Lines: Magical Realism in Storytelling
Author Garrett Curbow breaks down magical realism in storytelling by using his own novel as a guide to adding magic between the lines.
The post Magic Between the Lines: Magical Realism in Storytelling appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/magic-between-the-lines-magical-realism-in-storytelling#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #magicrealism #MagicSystems #MagicalElements
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Magic Between the Lines: Magical Realism in Storytelling
Author Garrett Curbow breaks down magical realism in storytelling by using his own novel as a guide to adding magic between the lines.
The post Magic Between the Lines: Magical Realism in Storytelling appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/magic-between-the-lines-magical-realism-in-storytelling#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #magicrealism #MagicSystems #MagicalElements
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Writing Books in the Age of AI
Author Laura Brooke Robson breaks down the turbulence of writing books in the age of AI and proposes the answer may be to write weirder.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-books-in-the-age-of-ai#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #AI #AIAndWriters #novelwriting
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Writing Description in Fiction
Author Mark Lawrence shares two major keys to writing description in fiction that psychologically hooks readers and builds characters.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-description-in-fiction#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #Description #descriptionsetting #WritingDescription
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Writing Description in Fiction
Author Mark Lawrence shares two major keys to writing description in fiction that psychologically hooks readers and builds characters.
The post Writing Description in Fiction appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-description-in-fiction#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #Description #descriptionsetting #WritingDescription
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Writing a Debut Novel—Expectation Vs. Reality
Author Georgia McVeigh shares her experience of writing a debut novel and breaks down her expectations versus reality.
The post Writing a Debut Novel—Expectation Vs. Reality appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-a-debut-novel-expectation-vs-reality#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #debutauthor #DebutNovel #novelwriting
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Just Because It’s Fiction Doesn’t Mean It Isn’t True: Research Interviews for Fiction Writers
Bestselling author Sally Kilpatrick shares seven tips for conducting research interviews for fiction writers who want authentic stories.
The post Just Because It’s Fiction Doesn’t Mean It Isn’t True: Research Interviews for Fiction Writers appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/just-because-its-fiction-doesnt-mean-it-isnt-true-research-interviews-for-fiction-writers#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #InterviewTips #research #ResearchAdvice
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Writing Best Friends Who Are More Than a Sidekick
Author Patricia Leavy explains how to write best friends who are more than a sidekick by looking at a friendship in her own romance series.
The post Writing Best Friends Who Are More Than a Sidekick appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-best-friends-who-are-more-than-a-sidekick#Character #WriteBetterFiction #characterdevelopment #FriendshipInRomance #WritingFriendships
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Writing a Trilogy With the End in Mind
Co-authors Colleen Coble and Rick Acker share how writing a trilogy with the end in mind involves telling four stories in three books.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-a-trilogy-with-the-end-in-mind#Plot #WriteBetterFiction #Coauthoring #HowToWriteATrilogy #PlottingASeries
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How to Use Multiple Point of View Characters to Create a Fully Developed Historical Setting
Author Shelley Noble makes a case for using multiple point of view characters to create a fully developed historical setting.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-use-multiple-point-of-view-characters-to-create-a-fully-developed-historical-setting -
Why Doctors Write Fiction: Medicine Runs on Stories—and Sometimes Only a Story Can Tell the Truth
Author and medical doctor Shantanu Rai shares why it makes sense for doctors to write fiction to help bring change.
The post Why Doctors Write Fiction: Medicine Runs on Stories—and Sometimes Only a Story Can Tell the Truth appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/why-doctors-write-fiction-medicine-runs-on-stories-and-someties-only-a-story-can-tell-the-truth#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #fictionwriting #MedicalThriller #WritingAMedicalThriller