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6 Things Almost All Writers Get Wrong When Self-Editing

Jun 28, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

Lisa Lepki of ProWritingAid explains some of the most common mistakes authors make when revising and editing their own writing. Read more →

How to Title a Book: What Do Good Book Titles Have In Common?

Jun 27, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft, Book Marketing

In this post, learn how to title a book that will help you sell more copies. We'll also look at elements shared by good book titles. Read more →

The Three-Act Structure: The King of Story Structures

Jun 15, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

In this post, we dissect the three-act structure and each of its plot points — using examples from popular culture. Read more →

What is Plot? An Author's Guide to Storytelling

Jun 15, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

What is plot? This guide includes a complete definition of plot, a plot diagram template, and tips from professional editors on how to plot a book. Read more →

What Do Proofreading Marks Mean?

Jun 06, 2018 – Understanding Publishing

Find out the meaning of the most common proofreading marks used by editing professionals. Read more →

How to Outline a Novel in 9 Easy Steps

Jun 05, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn how to create a story outline that will ensure that you finish your draft without running into the dreaded writer's block. Read more →

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 character profile 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 →

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