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Practical writing tools: infographics, templates, tips, tricks, advice, and reviews of books and software for the aspiring alternative history author.
Ever wondered how J. K. Rowling convinced billions of people that a boy wizard could play polo on a broomstick? Or how George R.R. Martin made dragons feel…
Do you have a folder full of half-finished stories? You’re not alone. This article explores why it’s vital to finish what you started, why many writers get trapped…
Maybe you spent ten years writing your novel, but you still only have ten seconds to sell it to a potential reader… and that’s why you need to know how to write a blurb.
An iconic scene from the movie Amadeus encapsulates what I call ‘The Amadeus Myth’. Picture this: a dimly lit room and the sound of a piano in the…
A great tagline can make the difference between your novel selling like hot cakes and it not selling at all… and that, fundamentally, is why you need to…
Did you ever stare at a blank page or screen for so long your eyes went funny? Or rewrite a sentence fifteen times and then finally delete it…
How to tread the fine line between making your story dramatic and slipping into melodrama.
What a frame story is, why they’re hard to get right and how to write one that works.
So, you’ve heard about writing groups? Maybe you’re even thinking of joining one. Good, because if you want to write and publish a novel, then joining a writing…
In order to understand what a deus ex machina is, first we need to go back in time. In fact, we need to go all the way to…