Writers in the Storm

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Author: Kris Maze

Want to Sell Paperbacks Using WooCommerce? Beware.

For an inside look at my experience using WooCommerce to sell physical books from my author website, complete with its promises and woes, read on.

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Nailing Teen Dialogue in YA Fiction

Impulsive and awkward, teens speak their own language, balancing between quick, sarcastic responses and deeply reflective inner worlds. Get that authentic feel in your writing.

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Make Your YA Story Feel Real

In part two of this YA writing series by Kris Maze, let’s dive into examples from some popular YA novels and break down how they build their worlds.

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What's Your Character's "WHY"?

Writing a compelling character is an important aspect of creating a novel. How do you do it? By giving that character a strong goal, motivation and conflict. 

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YA Writer Deep Dive – Authentic Characters in YA Novels

Writing Young Adult (YA) fiction can be a tricky to craft authentic characters. Examine what makes popular YA novels resonate with readers.

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