Filtering the World through a PoV Character
One common mistake that writers make is to describe the character sensing or thinking about things, rather than to describe them directly.
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Making a Protagonist Likeable
The main character is the thread that pulls the the plot forward. They are the point of view that readers are getting the story from.
Outlining for a Strong Manuscript
Each day that you sit down to write, you need two things: the motivation to do the hard work and the direction to keep moving forward.
The Basics of Plot: Inciting Incident
The inciting incident is where you make the promises to your readers about what is going to happen in the climax.
The Basics of Plot Editing part 2
A good story needs more than a beginning and an ending. The connecting moments make up most of your plot.
The Basics of Plot Editing: Climax
The climax is the most important part of every plot. It should be the moment that everything builds up to from the very first page.
How to Give Feedback to a Writer
It can be terrifying to share your work. Getting feedback can be frustrating and embarrassing, or it can be really helpful and reassuring.
Picking a Protagonist
How do you make sure you are using the right main character?
Why Protagonists Matter
Books are fun because they can get inside other people’s heads. You can experience another life through another person.
Why have Only One Main Character?
A single main character will be a constant connection to pull your readers into the story and also a guide to take them all the way from tha
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