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Secondary Characters: All the Fun, a Lot Less Work

What makes a secondary character, and why are they so fun to write? Laurie Schnebly Campbell shows what purpose they serve, and how to write them well.

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Choose a Powerful Foundation for Your Story, Part Two

The second of a two part series, lists the strengths & limitations of each Point of View and offers tips to help writers choose the best one for their story.

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Beta Readers Help—But Editors Make Your Book Great

Beta readers are passionate readers and valuable resources. But can they replace a developmental editor? Find out the differences between these two roles!

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8 Tips for Turning Your Short Story into a Full-Length Novel

Do you yearn to turn your bite-sized tale into a novel-sized epic story? Here are eight tips to make a little story into a bigger story you're proud of.

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Is My Book a Romance?

A must-read post if you need to differentiate between romance and related genres. Plus, 12 questions to ask to determine whether your book IS a romance.

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