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The Best Plot Twists Surprise the Author First

Guest Blogger — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:32:00 +0000

Some of the best plot twists aren't planned at all. They're discovered while writing. Patrick Tylee explains why being surprised by your own story can lead to unforgettable novels.

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When Deep POV Revisions Feel Flat (And What To Fix Instead)

Guest Blogger — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Here are five revision traps to avoid, especially when you're writing in Deep POV. (A Big One: when you’re revising sentences instead of emotional moments.)

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Free Your Darlings - Try the Bad Idea Exercise

Guest Blogger — Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Save those scenes. Free your darlings and use them later with Joseph Lallo's Bad Idea Exercise. Then wait for the right moment to make something of them.

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What Did You Think of My Book?

Guest Blogger — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:15:54 +0000

Barbara Linn Probst examines when it is time to solicit feedback for your book. What is the difference between peer feedback and professional feedback, and how do you know what to expect of that relationship. Read on for a great summary!

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