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How to Create Characters Who Naturally Drive the Story
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How to Turn a Story Idea into a Novel Premise

Posted on July 28, 2026September 9, 2026 By Admin
How to Turn a Story Idea into a Novel Premise
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The missing step between a great story idea and a novel readers can’t put down Most writers have plenty of story ideas. For example: • A radio DJ who starts getting calls from someone who passed away. • A woman returns home after going missing for 50 years. • A retired detective agrees to help … Read More “How to Turn a Story Idea into a Novel Premise” »

How to Create Characters Who Naturally Drive the Story

Posted on July 28, 2026September 9, 2026 By Admin
How to Create Characters Who Naturally Drive the Story
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Picture this: you have a great setting, a character you love, and a scene you’re excited to write — and yet after you write it, it sits there on the page like a sack of cement. What do you do? The Problem with “More Plot” Many writers believe it is the plot that drives a … Read More “How to Create Characters Who Naturally Drive the Story” »

The Five Stages of Writing and Publishing a Book

Posted on July 28, 2026September 9, 2026 By Admin
The Five Stages of Writing and Publishing a Book
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A clear path to writing and publishing a book—from first idea to finished book When you sit down to write a book you realize pretty quick that no one prepared you for everything it actually involves. You could have a story idea you love, but no earthly idea how to develop it into a full-length … Read More “The Five Stages of Writing and Publishing a Book” »

How to Find the Heart of Your Story

Posted on July 28, 2026September 9, 2026 By Admin
How to Find the Heart of Your Story
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(Discovering why you want to write it.) You can create a story from almost any idea. But it’s hard to keep writing if you lose interest and stop caring about the story. Many writers have plenty of ideas. But they struggle to finish their books because each shiny new idea doesn’t hold their attention for … Read More “How to Find the Heart of Your Story” »

How to Start Writing a Book When You Feel Completely Lost

Posted on July 28, 2026September 9, 2026 By Admin
How to Start Writing a Book When You Feel Completely Lost
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Why so many writers feel stuck, and the four questions that can help solve that problem. • Why writing a book can feel overwhelming • How to figure out what kind of “lost” you are • One simple way to start planning your story Many writers who want to write a book have plenty of … Read More “How to Start Writing a Book When You Feel Completely Lost” »

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