There's a problem with doing something well: Once is rarely enough. When you do something well, two things can happen: Other people begin to expect more of you, and You begin to expect more of yourself For a writer, this can be great. A well-done piece deserves the admiration it receives, and you should be [...]
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Realistically, not all conversations between characters of the same gender revolve around the opposite gender.
Death is coming. For each of your characters. How will they live, knowing this truth? And what to do about vampires?
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Successful execution begins with successful planning. Plan your time and write better with these tips from Jeff Bezos.
Learn from Oprah. Organize your writing time wisely with these 3 questions.
Animals are around you all the time. Put them in your manuscript to enhance your story.
Generic characters are lazy. Pep up the music of your fiction with bewitching character voices.