125 Fantasy Writing Prompts to Start Your Next Fantasy Novel
Witches, wizards, kings & queens: Write your next fantasy novel today with these 125 fantasy writing prompts, plus tips on fantasy tropes and world-building.
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Elements of Fiction: 6 Story Elements Every Writer Must Know
A great story consists of 6 key story elements: character, plot, setting, point of view, theme, and style. We break down all 6 elements of fiction, with examples.
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What is First Person Point of View: Writing in First Person
A detailed explanation of first person point of view including literary examples, plus tip on how to write a compelling first person narrative
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Trademarks in Books: 30 Common Words That Are Trademarked
A comprehensive look at what a trademark is, 30 trademarks that have become commonly used words, and how to use a brand name in writing.
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Pen Name Generator: Tips and Tricks to Choose a Pen Name
A comprehensive guide to pen names: why authors use pen names, how to create the best pen name for your book genre, and a list of top pen name generators.
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Proofreading Marks: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
A comprehensive guide to what standard proofreading marks look like, how to use proofreading marks, & the benefit of reading on paper versus digitally.
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335 Alternatives to Said to Spice up Your Dialogue
Writing a novel or short story? Spice up your dialogue with these 335 alternatives to “said” and “asked.” Broken up by emotion for easy searching!
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How to Format Dialogue in a Story: 10 Dialogue Rules to Follow
From where to put punctuation in dialogue to when to open and close quotation marks, learn all you need to know about properly formatting dialogue in a story.
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How Many Words are in a Novel: Standard Word Counts by Genre
A guide to standard word counts by genre, with a detailed explanation of why word count is critical to successfully publishing a book.
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Word Counts: Short Stories, Novellas and Novelettes Length
Word counts: Why word count is important and a detailed guide to the word counts of novellas, novelettes, and short stories.
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Book Genres: 85 Genres & Subgenres of Fiction & Nonfiction
A book genre list with definitions, categorizations, & examples of the 33 top book genres across fiction and nonfiction, with a look at their 52 subgenres.
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How to Get a Book Published: 7 Steps to Publishing Success!
Learn how to get a book published with this 7-step guide that walks authors through the process of securing a book deal with a traditional publisher.
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