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Why does genre matter?
“I don’t know what genre my book is going to be. Is it really that important to know?” Genre...
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How do you describe characters whose names haven’t been revealed?
“Okay, this is complicated, but I’m trying to write a scene that features two characters...
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How do you write a likeable villain?
“Do you have any tips on how to write a villain that is a bad person, but is also likeable?” There...
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How do I start writing poetry as a beginner?
“I want to write poetry but I have no idea where to start. Any tips?” Poetry is experiencing a...
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What is the difference between a hero and an anti-hero?
“People always talk about anti-heroes as opposed to heroes. What is the difference and is one...
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How do you write a platonic relationship?
“How do you make readers see that the characters you are writing about have a platonic...
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How do you write an Agent query letter?
“I’ve often seen many publications and publishers often require a cover letter for...
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How do you write an argument?
“How can I write an effective argument between characters? ” Few things get me excited reading a...
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How do you write an established relationship?
“How do you write a harmonious and mentally healthy relationship between a couple in love in...
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How do you write hopelessness and a crisis of self?
“I’ve been stumped trying to figure out how to write my MC realizing and overcoming...
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Why do writers love to torture their characters?
“Why do writers love to torture their own characters so much?” One word: conflict. Conflict...
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How do I turn a writing prompt into a story?
“Do you have any tips on how to turn a writing prompt into a full-fledged (long) story? Where do...
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