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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 →
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 →
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 Create a Copyright Page in 5 Minutes (with Template)
May 03, 2018 – Book Design
The copyright page doesn't need to stay mysterious. In this definitive guide, we break down the copyright page step by step — and give you two templates that make it easy for you to create your own. 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 →
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