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Advice on Writing a Series
Advice on writing a series of novels that tell one big story, or share a main character, story world, etc.
What is Women's Fiction?
Question: What is women's fiction ? I know it is a broad audience term, but I was wondering if it is dictated by heroine's age (and vice versa)? For instance,
Novel problem: how to explain superpowers
Question: I just have one question about how to explain superpowers that maybe you could help me on or give your opinion to. My novel is about a group
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Series Impact Character(s)
Hi! So glad I found your website. This might be the perfect place to turn to now and in the future. I am writing a trilogy in the Dramatica software and
Questions and Answers About Impact Characters
Questions and Answers about Impact Characters and their uses in storytelling.
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How to Write Suspense
How to write suspense novels -- the essential traits of the suspense genre that aspiring writers need to know.
Writing thoughts and diary entries.
Question: This is my first time trying to write, I constantly imagine fictional scenarios, so I decided to write a novel with them, but in my idea, we
Synopsis Format
Question: Hello! Thank you for answering my question about how many characters to add in a synopsis! I should have included this question with my last
How many characters to include in a synopsis
Question: Hello! I'm new to your site, and I love it! I didn't see a question and answer page for synopsis writing, so I wasn't sure where to post this
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Trauma And Superpowers: How Do They Connect?
Question: I'm currently writing a story where MC1 can control darkness, MC2 can control plants, and MC3 can control machines. I want them to experience
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Using the actual names of people and places in memoir...
Question: I am writing a memoir of my years as a teacher. If I want to use real names, what is the protocol/requirement for getting permission? (Changing
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Advice on Writing a Series
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Advice on Writing Subplots
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Writing Stories with Angel Characters
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A Sagging Middle
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Creating an Antagonist
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Killing Fictional Characters
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Writing Fantasy Q&A
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What is Women's Fiction?
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Question: What is women's fiction ? I know it is a broad audience term, but I was wondering if it is dictated by heroine's age (and vice versa)? For instance, -
Novel problem: how to explain superpowers
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Question: I just have one question about how to explain superpowers that maybe you could help me on or give your opinion to. My novel is about a group
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