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Let’s talk dialogue. Whether you’re writing fiction, non-fiction, or something in-between, it’s likely that, at some point, your characters are going to start talking. That’s your book’s dialogue, and what’s tricky about it is that it comes with its own set of rules, tangential to regular prose. That’s right; if you edit your dialogue as if it’s the same as all the other writing, you’re likely …
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One thing we’re not short of in 2020 is dedicated writing software. From heavyweights like Scrivener and ProWritingAid to more focused tools like Sigil (which allows you to work directly into .EPUB format) and WriteItNow (which comes loaded with author-oriented features such as character design tools), today’s author is spoiled for choice in terms of where they write and/or edit their work. In …
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The first draft of your book is where the ‘writing’ really begins. You can spend years imagining a story – planning out the setting, building up the world, marinating in the minds of your characters – but until there are words on a page, it’s all theoretical. This is why authors, editors, and agents alike give budding writers the same advice; start writing. None of the rest of it matters until you …
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When it comes to writing advice, no-one can claim there’s a deficit. If anything, writers are inundated with advice, whether from luminary authors, fellow writers, or helpful editors (not to mention informative blogs – obviously the best and most trustworthy of the bunch.) But with all that volume comes a lack of curation; sure, everyone wants to tell you how to improve your craft, how to edit …
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Unlike athletes, writers hit their peak pretty late in life. This is partly thanks to practice, partly because life experience yields richer stories, and partly because they’ve had a chance to learn from their past work and past selves. Yes, your former self is one of the best metrics – and inspirations – for future growth and development, so take advantage! Don’t just wait a decade and …
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Chilean novelist Isabel Allende needs no introduction; the world’s most widely read Spanish-language author, Allende boasts a trophy cabinet full of awards and honors, including the Obama-bestowed Presidential Medal of Freedom. Known for her intensely personal fiction, Allende often blends magical-realist elements with historical narratives and biographical aspects. Despite her mastery of the …
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