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How to Make Readers Forget Your Story Isn’t Real

Guest Blogger — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:06:00 +0000

When you can make your reader forget they’re reading a made-up story, you’ve struck gold. And believability is all in the details.

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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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Why Readers Love Flawed Characters

Jenn Windrow — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:39:00 +0000

Jenn Windrow talks about how your hero's flaws may be the key to winning readers' hearts. Click in for more

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Three Ways to Lose a Romance Reader

Jenn Windrow — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:50:00 +0000

Break these romance rules, and readers may never forgive you. Here's what every romance author needs to know.

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Want a Twist Readers Will Love? Make Your Protagonist Wrong.

Guest Blogger — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:41:00 +0000

What if the thing your protagonist believes most is completely wrong? That single mistake might be the twist your novel needs.

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Heroine’s Journey vs Interiority: What Writers Need to Know

Guest Blogger — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:10:00 +0000

What is the difference between the Heroine's Journey and interiority? Here's a detailed and easy to understand explanation.

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How to Create Compelling Hooks for Every Chapter

Jenn Windrow — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0000

Every chapter opening should pull readers in and every ending should push them forward. Here’s a 13 point checklist to make that happen.

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Door to Door: Speeding Up Your Delivery

Guest Blogger — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:21:00 +0000

Writers who struggle to think up ideas will often envy their prolific friends, but those prolific writers will often envy the friends who aren’t distracted.

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Common Questions Writers Are Asked

Guest Blogger — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Why do you write? A simple question with a complex answer, that opens doorways into a mysterious and creative life. Are you brave enough to step in?

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Dissecting Creative Guides. . .

Guest Blogger — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Renowned writing teacher, Lisa Miller, discusses the power of breaking down stories across mediums, demonstrating how to do story dissection without carnage.

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