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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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I Fell in Love with Writing Micro Prose - You Could, Too

Guest Blogger — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0000

A subgenre of flash, a micro, fiction or nonfiction, is usually 400 words or less. The magic lies in what’s left to interpret. Kelli shares her process.

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4 Tips To Master Backstory In Deep Point Of View

Guest Blogger — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:52:00 +0000

Stretch your creativity to remain in deep Point Of View while using the backstory to enhance the story experience without boring or losing readers.

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The Pain of First Pages

Julie Glover — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Why is it so hard to nail those first few pages?! Julie Glover addresses the pain of getting openings just right and how to make the magic happen.

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A Pomegranate Method of Writing a Story

Kris Maze — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:38:34 +0000

Consider this a free-form writing exercise with a fruit twist if you need a little energy infused into your writing routine. With posts by our WITS writers.

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The Writing Jungle, 12 Ways to Stay on the Path

Guest Blogger — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:11:00 +0000

Italian multi-genre writer Laura Rossi, an Indie as well as traditionally published author, shares her experiences in the writing journey.

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Making Clichés Work for You

Guest Blogger — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Janice Hardy says "Clichès are not bad" and shows writers how to use readers expectations of to make the clichè different.

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Writing How to: Piecing Together the Perfect Scene

Guest Blogger — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Don't freeze at the sight of your blank page. Lori Freeland shares tips on how to piece together the perfect scene like she learned to create a painting.

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When Inspiration Wanes

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Don't beat your head against the wall when inspiration wanes in the middle of your story. Whether you participating in NANOWRIMO or not, these tips can help.

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Fix Fluff Words –Fillers for Writers to Avoid (part 2)

Kris Maze — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:13:00 +0000

Kris Maze provides a list of word-culprits to cut from your creative writing projects. Searchable words lists are here to help you self-edit your writing.

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