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4 Strategies For Writing Convincing Dialogue
When it comes to writing convincing dialogue for a story, it’s important to make it believable. Believable doesn’t mean “lifelike,” though. So what does it mean? Dialogue is an essential element to writing an interesting story—it brings life and voice to your...
How do you describe indoor spaces?
“Any tips on how to describe indoor spaces so they feel real and match the vibe of the story without throwing in too much detail?” Creating immersive indoor spaces is more than just scene setting—it's an invitation to the reader to step into your world. Getting...
How to Read More: A Busy Mum’s Perspective
I recently started a book club. I started it because a friend of mine, another mum at the school my kids go to, told me she wanted to read more and she thought we should start one. Or, more specifically, could I please start a book club? It doesn't take much to...
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Why do so many authors write Christmas books?
“Why do so many authors choose to write Christmas books? Is it because the holiday inspires certain types of stories, or is it more about connecting with readers during the holiday season?” People write for a number of reasons, all of which are personal. Whether...
How do you respectfully describe body types?
"How would i politely describe body types without being vague?" Characters are as diverse as the writers who write about them, but when it comes to describing them, it can be very easy to default to what we know or to succumb to clichés or stereotypes. This can be...
How do you write uncommon tropes or plot twists?
“what are some uncommon tropes or ones that haven’t been done? what are some plot twists that are uncommon? i have a story where there are supposed to be multiple plot twists as i’ve set the main character to basically have told lies that she believes to readers and...
