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Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #writingcraft, aggregated by home.social.
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The Secret Power of Nostalgia in Fiction
Not all stories exist simply to entertain us. Some of the best do much more, transporting us back to moments we thought we’d left behind. Whether that’s the wonder of childhood, the excitement of discovering a favorite book for the first time, or the feeling of experiencing something unforgettable, evoking nostalgia is one of the most powerful emotional tools available to any writer, yet few authors consciously harness its full potential. This week, Ginger explores why nostalgia resonates so deeply with readers and, more importantly, how authors can weave that same emotional connection into their own fiction. By understanding what readers are really longing to revisit, you can create entirely new stories that don’t just entertain in the moment, but…
https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/power-of-nostalgia-in-fiction/#ForAuthors #WritingCraft #connectingwithreaders #hookingreaders #selfpublishing
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The Secret Power of Nostalgia in Fiction
Not all stories exist simply to entertain us. Some of the best do much more, transporting us back to moments we thought we’d left behind. Whether that’s the wonder of childhood, the excitement of discovering a favorite book for the first time, or the feeling of experiencing something unforgettable, evoking nostalgia is one of the most powerful emotional tools available to any writer, yet few authors consciously harness its full potential. This week, Ginger explores why nostalgia resonates so deeply with readers and, more importantly, how authors can weave that same emotional connection into their own fiction. By understanding what readers are really longing to revisit, you can create entirely new stories that don’t just entertain in the moment, but…
https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/power-of-nostalgia-in-fiction/#ForAuthors #WritingCraft #connectingwithreaders #hookingreaders #selfpublishing
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Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do
Fantasy is my first love, full stop. You need to know this, because otherwise you might think I sound a bit cranky. Many elements are in play in a well-written fantasy novel, but I’m going to focus on some potent DO-NOTs (the potentially cranky-sounding part). But trust me—avoiding the following pitfalls will strengthen your fantasy...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/writing-fantasy/#Fantasy #ResidentWritingCoach #Worldbuilding #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do
Fantasy is my first love, full stop. You need to know this, because otherwise you might think I sound a bit cranky. Many elements are in play in a well-written fantasy novel, but I’m going to focus on some potent DO-NOTs (the potentially cranky-sounding part). But trust me—avoiding the following pitfalls will strengthen your fantasy...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/writing-fantasy/#Fantasy #ResidentWritingCoach #Worldbuilding #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do
Fantasy is my first love, full stop. You need to know this, because otherwise you might think I sound a bit cranky. Many elements are in play in a well-written fantasy novel, but I’m going to focus on some potent DO-NOTs (the potentially cranky-sounding part). But trust me—avoiding the following pitfalls will strengthen your fantasy...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/writing-fantasy/#Fantasy #ResidentWritingCoach #Worldbuilding #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do
Fantasy is my first love, full stop. You need to know this, because otherwise you might think I sound a bit cranky. Many elements are in play in a well-written fantasy novel, but I’m going to focus on some potent DO-NOTs (the potentially cranky-sounding part). But trust me—avoiding the following pitfalls will strengthen your fantasy...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/writing-fantasy/#Fantasy #ResidentWritingCoach #Worldbuilding #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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The True, Unglamorous Life of a Writer | 🔗 https://brennan.day/the-true-unglamorous-life-of-a-writer/
#PersonalEssay #Writing #WritingCraft #Blogging #Creativity #CreativeNonfiction
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The True, Unglamorous Life of a Writer | 🔗 https://brennan.day/the-true-unglamorous-life-of-a-writer/
#PersonalEssay #Writing #WritingCraft #Blogging #Creativity #CreativeNonfiction
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The True, Unglamorous Life of a Writer | 🔗 https://brennan.day/the-true-unglamorous-life-of-a-writer/
#PersonalEssay #Writing #WritingCraft #Blogging #Creativity #CreativeNonfiction
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The True, Unglamorous Life of a Writer | 🔗 https://brennan.day/the-true-unglamorous-life-of-a-writer/
#PersonalEssay #Writing #WritingCraft #Blogging #Creativity #CreativeNonfiction
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The True, Unglamorous Life of a Writer | 🔗 https://brennan.day/the-true-unglamorous-life-of-a-writer/
#PersonalEssay #Writing #WritingCraft #Blogging #Creativity #CreativeNonfiction
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Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools
Standard Manuscript Format for Writers Last month, I shared my tips for How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety). But as I mentioned in that post, the industry standard for publishing is Microsoft Word. So if you just can’t get on board with Scrivener, I’m back with some tips for some of the other common word-processing...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/word-processing-tools/#PublishingandSelfPublishing #ResidentWritingCoach #ToolsandResources #WritingCraft #WritingHelp
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Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools
Standard Manuscript Format for Writers Last month, I shared my tips for How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety). But as I mentioned in that post, the industry standard for publishing is Microsoft Word. So if you just can’t get on board with Scrivener, I’m back with some tips for some of the other common word-processing...
The post Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/word-processing-tools/#PublishingandSelfPublishing #ResidentWritingCoach #ToolsandResources #WritingCraft #WritingHelp
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Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools
Standard Manuscript Format for Writers Last month, I shared my tips for How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety). But as I mentioned in that post, the industry standard for publishing is Microsoft Word. So if you just can’t get on board with Scrivener, I’m back with some tips for some of the other common word-processing...
The post Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/word-processing-tools/#PublishingandSelfPublishing #ResidentWritingCoach #ToolsandResources #WritingCraft #WritingHelp
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Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools
Standard Manuscript Format for Writers Last month, I shared my tips for How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety). But as I mentioned in that post, the industry standard for publishing is Microsoft Word. So if you just can’t get on board with Scrivener, I’m back with some tips for some of the other common word-processing...
The post Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/word-processing-tools/#PublishingandSelfPublishing #ResidentWritingCoach #ToolsandResources #WritingCraft #WritingHelp
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When I post anywhere about writing process these days, I get disingenuous comments from all these bots and grifters trying to sell me editing, book design, marketing and other (probably scam) publishing services. They should be banished to whatever rotten hole on the internet they crawled out of and sealed away till the end of time. (Just watch them comment on this post. I wouldn't put it past them).
#writing #writingcraft #writingcommunity #bots #grifters #fake #publishing #hustlers
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When I post anywhere about writing process these days, I get disingenuous comments from all these bots and grifters trying to sell me editing, book design, marketing and other (probably scam) publishing services. They should be banished to whatever rotten hole on the internet they crawled out of and sealed away till the end of time. (Just watch them comment on this post. I wouldn't put it past them).
#writing #writingcraft #writingcommunity #bots #grifters #fake #publishing #hustlers
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How to Write Unique, Memorable Character Voices
Your character’s voice is the reader’s guide through your story. Readers hear your character in their head before they see them in their mind’s eye. A well-developed character voice stays with the reader long after they finish your book. When the voices aren’t unique, you’ll know… The Six Ingredients of Character Voice When character voices...
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How to Write Unique, Memorable Character Voices
Your character’s voice is the reader’s guide through your story. Readers hear your character in their head before they see them in their mind’s eye. A well-developed character voice stays with the reader long after they finish your book. When the voices aren’t unique, you’ll know… The Six Ingredients of Character Voice When character voices...
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Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/use-literary-devices-to-propel-readers-past-chapter-endings/ -
Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/use-literary-devices-to-propel-readers-past-chapter-endings/ -
Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/use-literary-devices-to-propel-readers-past-chapter-endings/ -
Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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Now a panel on tropes with Liv Storm, Rafaela Creydt and October K. Santerelli. #MetropolCon #MetropolCon2026 #EuroCon #EuroCon2026 #Writing #WritingCraft #book #books
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Now a panel on tropes with Liv Storm, Rafaela Creydt and October K. Santerelli. #MetropolCon #MetropolCon2026 #EuroCon #EuroCon2026 #Writing #WritingCraft #book #books
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Clickety click on the link to find out why I have a pathological hatred of the word 'suddenly'
https://www.jacquigreaves-author.com/blog/suddenly?fbclid=IwY2xjawS1mndleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeRkGpSim6EBwFuvorCdVg-cAe_fImBTEKsaMpp0SF2hbuLWlkx69ONDUlrZA_aem_LVkXRJLFG_OXD-dcILKoyg
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Clickety click on the link to find out why I have a pathological hatred of the word 'suddenly'
https://www.jacquigreaves-author.com/blog/suddenly?fbclid=IwY2xjawS1mndleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeRkGpSim6EBwFuvorCdVg-cAe_fImBTEKsaMpp0SF2hbuLWlkx69ONDUlrZA_aem_LVkXRJLFG_OXD-dcILKoyg
#WritingCommunity #WritingCraft #Suddenly #Blog -
Clickety click on the link to find out why I have a pathological hatred of the word 'suddenly'
https://www.jacquigreaves-author.com/blog/suddenly?fbclid=IwY2xjawS1mndleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeRkGpSim6EBwFuvorCdVg-cAe_fImBTEKsaMpp0SF2hbuLWlkx69ONDUlrZA_aem_LVkXRJLFG_OXD-dcILKoyg
#WritingCommunity #WritingCraft #Suddenly #Blog -
Clickety click on the link to find out why I have a pathological hatred of the word 'suddenly'
https://www.jacquigreaves-author.com/blog/suddenly?fbclid=IwY2xjawS1mndleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeRkGpSim6EBwFuvorCdVg-cAe_fImBTEKsaMpp0SF2hbuLWlkx69ONDUlrZA_aem_LVkXRJLFG_OXD-dcILKoyg
#WritingCommunity #WritingCraft #Suddenly #Blog -
Clickety click on the link to find out why I have a pathological hatred of the word 'suddenly'
https://www.jacquigreaves-author.com/blog/suddenly?fbclid=IwY2xjawS1mndleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeRkGpSim6EBwFuvorCdVg-cAe_fImBTEKsaMpp0SF2hbuLWlkx69ONDUlrZA_aem_LVkXRJLFG_OXD-dcILKoyg
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Will Your Story Keep Readers Hooked?
I’m reading a novel right now. It started out okay, but somewhere around chapter five, I noticed I was skimming—just moving my eyes across the page as fast as I could, trying to get to the next thing. And here’s what I know about myself as a reader: when I’m truly hooked on a story,...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/will-your-story-keep-readers-hooked/#ReaderInterest #Reading #ResidentWritingCoach #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Will Your Story Keep Readers Hooked?
I’m reading a novel right now. It started out okay, but somewhere around chapter five, I noticed I was skimming—just moving my eyes across the page as fast as I could, trying to get to the next thing. And here’s what I know about myself as a reader: when I’m truly hooked on a story,...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/will-your-story-keep-readers-hooked/#ReaderInterest #Reading #ResidentWritingCoach #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Will Your Story Keep Readers Hooked?
I’m reading a novel right now. It started out okay, but somewhere around chapter five, I noticed I was skimming—just moving my eyes across the page as fast as I could, trying to get to the next thing. And here’s what I know about myself as a reader: when I’m truly hooked on a story,...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/will-your-story-keep-readers-hooked/#ReaderInterest #Reading #ResidentWritingCoach #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Will Your Story Keep Readers Hooked?
I’m reading a novel right now. It started out okay, but somewhere around chapter five, I noticed I was skimming—just moving my eyes across the page as fast as I could, trying to get to the next thing. And here’s what I know about myself as a reader: when I’m truly hooked on a story,...
The post Will Your Story Keep Readers Hooked? appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/will-your-story-keep-readers-hooked/#ReaderInterest #Reading #ResidentWritingCoach #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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How to Twist Office Romance Into Fresh Conflict
Have you ever gone to a new restaurant, ordered a burger, and discovered it has some sort of luscious, zippy sauce that elevates the entire meal into the ecstasy zone? Amazing, right? Well, Becca and I call conflict a story’s “secret sauce” because it does the same thing – elevates the situation in a way...
The post How to Twist Office Romance Into Fresh Conflict appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/06/twist-office-romance-into-conflict/#Conflict #Occupations #Relationships #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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How to Twist Office Romance Into Fresh Conflict
Have you ever gone to a new restaurant, ordered a burger, and discovered it has some sort of luscious, zippy sauce that elevates the entire meal into the ecstasy zone? Amazing, right? Well, Becca and I call conflict a story’s “secret sauce” because it does the same thing – elevates the situation in a way...
The post How to Twist Office Romance Into Fresh Conflict appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/06/twist-office-romance-into-conflict/#Conflict #Occupations #Relationships #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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How to Twist Office Romance Into Fresh Conflict
Have you ever gone to a new restaurant, ordered a burger, and discovered it has some sort of luscious, zippy sauce that elevates the entire meal into the ecstasy zone? Amazing, right? Well, Becca and I call conflict a story’s “secret sauce” because it does the same thing – elevates the situation in a way...
The post How to Twist Office Romance Into Fresh Conflict appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/06/twist-office-romance-into-conflict/#Conflict #Occupations #Relationships #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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How to Twist Office Romance Into Fresh Conflict
Have you ever gone to a new restaurant, ordered a burger, and discovered it has some sort of luscious, zippy sauce that elevates the entire meal into the ecstasy zone? Amazing, right? Well, Becca and I call conflict a story’s “secret sauce” because it does the same thing – elevates the situation in a way...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/06/twist-office-romance-into-conflict/#Conflict #Occupations #Relationships #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
