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The plot outline versus just sitting down and writing: is one method more effective than the other? The short answer: no, absolutely not—whichever suits your writing style best. If you look around, there are certainly those who would argue very strongly in favor of one method or the other. These writers have clearly found a way that works best for them—good on them. But, just in case you hadn’t …
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There are no rules in writing so whether you decide to develop a plot outline or not, is entirely up to you. If you would like to give plot outlining a go, here are a few pointers to get those creative juices flowing. Brainstorm! This is the time to let your imagination go where it needs to—get a blank piece of paper or open a new document, start by writing down what inspired the story and go …
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I'm going to let you in on a little secret (the first of the dialogue tips I’ll be sharing in this article): dialogue is one of the first things a literary agent will check when evaluating the marketability of your book. The reason is simple, really. Dialogue instantly reveals your skill as a writer. Bad dialogue signals the work of an amateur who has failed to grasp the mechanics of speech. …
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The first thing to say about character development is that there is no quick and dirty way to breathe life into your characters. Your characters are people with their own set of complexities, their own opinions, and their own personalities. You need to take time to nurture their growth, development, and relationships. It has been suggested that character development is a skill that cannot be …
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Let’s get real. No one wants to trawl through the first 45 pages of your book to find out what you are on about. In fact, let me rephrase that, no one will trawl through the first 45 pages of your book in the hope that you will eventually get to the point. The truth is, you have about 5-10 pages to get your reader’s attention. These pages are your make or break pages; they tell your reader …
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