How to Outline a Crime Novel Step by Step

How to Outline a Crime Novel Step by Step

We look at how to modify The Hero’s Journey to outline a crime novel readers will love. Your imagination is key to developing characters and situations that make your story unique.

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How to Write Enemies to Lovers: 5 Top Tips

How to Write Enemies to Lovers: 5 Top Tips

The term “enemies to lovers” refers to a specific type of love story in which two characters start out as adversaries but end up in a romantic relationship by the end of the story. Learn how to write enemies to lovers.

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Best Romance Novels of All Time: Top 60+ Love Books

Best Romance Novels of All Time: Top 60+ Love Books

Continuing our Essential Reading series, this month we’re focusing on romance novels, from the classics to the breathless reads of today’s masters.

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Best Romance Novels of All Time: Top 60+ Love Story Books

Best Romance Novels of All Time: Top 60+ Love Story Books

What are the best romance novels? From the classics to the breathless reads of today’s masters, here are our favorite romance books of all time.

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Free Training: Editing with the 38 Story Elements

Free Training: Editing with the 38 Story Elements

Professional editor JoEllen Nordström guides you through the 38 story elements editors look for. You can self-edit using this list before submitting your manuscript for structural editing. Or, you can use this list to better understand the structural editing process.

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Watershed Moment: Definition, Meaning, Examples

Watershed Moment: Definition, Meaning, Examples

The term “watershed moment” is an idiom that refers to an important event that changes the direction of history. Learn how to use it in your writing.

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Story Retelling: How to Write a Retell (with Examples)

Story Retelling: How to Write a Retell (with Examples)

Retellings are a popular trend in the book industry right now. This article will discuss the different types of spins you can put on your favorite classic stories and teach you how to write retellings that will feel unique and authentic.

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How to Structure a Novel Chapter

How to Structure a Novel Chapter

Is the structure of your book important? Certainly! You should pay attention to the structure of both your overall book and your individual chapters. In this article, we examine how to structure a book chapter effectively.

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Why Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey Is So Important

Why Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey Is So Important

Writers around the world use Joseph Campbell's hero's journey to plot and outline their work. Learn more about Campbell's work in this article.

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The Hero's Journey: Step-By-Step Guide with Examples

The Hero's Journey: Step-By-Step Guide with Examples

The Hero's Journey (also known as monomyth) is a common template for stories where a hero goes on an adventure, faces challenges, and returns home. Learn how to use this story structure.

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How To Use Dan Harmon's Story Circle To Plot Your Novel

How To Use Dan Harmon's Story Circle To Plot Your Novel

Dan Harmon, creator of Rick and Morty, has created a plot structure that works for almost every story. Here's how to use the Story Circle to plot your novel.

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The Mystery of Writing a Whodunit Unlocked

The Mystery of Writing a Whodunit Unlocked

Your introduction to writing a whodunit, from the cast of characters you need to a framework to construct the puzzle at the heart of your mystery.

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7 Uncommon Movies That Inspire Me as a Writer

7 Uncommon Movies That Inspire Me as a Writer

Movies can be a great place to get inspiration for your storytelling. Here's a list of seven movies that have always motivated me to work harder and improve my writing.

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ProWritingAid Presents: Fantasy Writer's Week

ProWritingAid Presents: Fantasy Writer's Week

Want to start writing fantasy? Wondering what the main elements of a great fantasy novel are and how to use them? We've got you covered. ProWritingAid are incredibly excited to announce Fantasy Writer's Week, a week-long series of events all geared towards fantasy writers and world-builders.

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Fantasy Writer's Week Replays

Fantasy Writer's Week Replays

Find all the session replays for Fantasy Writer's week here.

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