Writing a full rough draft is one of the hardest things you will ever do as an author. You need to take all of these ideas in your head, translate them to the written word, and then somehow organize these endless ideas in the right order. But what is a rough draft,...
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What is An Inciting Incident? Examples + 4 Helpful Tips for Authors
When it comes to pulling in readers and grabbing their attention, you need a compelling inciting incident. But what is an inciting incident, exactly? In this article, we will go over what an inciting incident is, how to use one in your own story, and some inciting...
11 NaNoWriMo Prep Tips to Help You Ace Preptober
Every November, writers from around the world get together and work on cranking out full novels. But if you want to succeed at NaNoWriMo, and maybe even win some prizes, you need to do a little prep first. After all, it isn't easy to write 50,000 words in just one...
25+ Romance Tropes to Keep Readers Hooked on Your Story
When it comes to writing a romance book, there are so many romance tropes to choose from and ways you can have your story go. If you have been looking for inspiration, you have come to the right place because we will be going over quite a few different romance book...
Ultimate List of 100 Character Flaws to Inspire Your Writing
If you have been looking for a list of character flaws, we will be going over 100 different options for you to use. Not every character is perfect, so having a list to pull from can help you make your characters fully fleshed out and human. Scroll through some of the...
How to Republish A Book: 5 Important Steps
Are you an author wondering how to republish a book? Worried if it's too late? Or if there's something you are forgetting to do before you launch your book again? What is the importance of a relaunch in the first place? Don't worry, we have you covered. There are...
How To Become An Editor for Books
If you've ever wondered how to become an editor for books, you've come to the right place. Editing is a wonderful career, and even makes a great side hustle for writers. Book editing is easy to do from home, incredibly interesting, and makes use of those OCD...
What is the Save the Cat! Story Structure and Beat Sheet?
Writing an unlikable hero or dark antihero in your book? The popular Save the Cat! story structure could help get readers on his/her side while providing you with a crystal-clear outline for your book. While no one can write your unique story for you, tools and...
4 Exposition Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
A lot of writers make some exposition mistakes which can turn away readers and in turn not convince enough readers to buy their books. Getting the beginning of your book right matters when it comes to hooking readers right off the bat. This includes everything from a...