What is a Dénouement? A Story’s Final Beat (+ Examples)
Jun 01, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a dénouement, and why do authors write them? Read on for answers and examples of amazing dénouements. Read more →
How to Create the Ultimate Character Profile [+ Template]
May 31, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to create a character profile with the help of our downloadable template. Read more →
What is Chekhov’s Gun? Definitions, Tips and Examples
May 28, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Discover the meaning behind Chekhov's Gun — and learn why it's one of storytelling's most powerful rules. Read more →
How Writing about Death Saved my Life
May 22, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Editor and author Christopher Noël talks about how writing about death helped him rebuild his life. Read more →
What It Takes to Write a Book that Becomes a Movie
May 04, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
The book editor of 'A Futile and Stupid Gesture' reveals her top 5 tips for writing a book that Hollywood will want to adapt into a film. Read more →
How to Write an Amazon Book Description That Sells (+ Examples)
Apr 20, 2018 – Book Marketing
A successful book description turns a potential buyer into a buyer by quickly conveying why it's worth a reader's time. Find out how to write yours in this post! Read more →
How to Start a Story: 10 Top Tips From Literary Editors
Apr 19, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Are you struggling to write your opening chapter? 10 professional editors share their top tips on how to start a story that will get a reader's attention. Read more →
Writing Young Adult Fiction: An Editor’s Guide to Awesome YA
Apr 12, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Editor Kate Angelella reveals her top tips for writing young adult fiction. Her post includes a video webinar replay and examples from bestselling YA. Read more →
How to Write a Killer Author Bio (With Template)
Apr 12, 2018 – Book Marketing, Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to write an author bio that gets readers' attention. This definitive guide includes tips from professional marketers and a free template. Read more →
How to Make a Book: Build a Beautiful Hardback by Hand
Apr 09, 2018 – Book Design
Learn how to make hardback copy of your book by hand — something that you can keep on your shelves or share with your friends as a gift. Read more →
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