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Creating a magic system for your fantasy novel: Three essential tips

Creating a magic system for your fantasy novel: Three essential tips

by admin | Jul 31, 2023 | Story level

Creating a magic system for your fantasy novel: Three essential tips Ah, magic. If only you could wave a wand and – poof! – your fantasy novel came equipped with a fully fleshed out magic system. But where would be the fun in that? Here are three tips to help you...
When to capitalise: A guide to titles of rank, office, family and other forms of address

When to capitalise: A guide to titles of rank, office, family and other forms of address

by admin | Jun 30, 2023 | Writing tips

When to capitalise: A guide to titles of rank, office, family and other forms of address Is it “dad” or “Dad”, “the queen” or “the Queen”? And should your “sweetie” ever be a “Sweetie”? When it comes to using people’s official titles and casual forms of address, it...
Writing a first-person narrative: five ways to keep your readers hooked

Writing a first-person narrative: five ways to keep your readers hooked

by admin | May 22, 2023 | Writing tips

Writing a first-person narrative: five ways to keep your readers hooked The first person perspective has huge potential for engaging the reader intimately with the story and presents the opportunity for powerful characterization. Read on to discover five techniques...
How to find a literary agent: tips and resources for researching agents

How to find a literary agent: tips and resources for researching agents

by admin | May 15, 2023 | Publishing tips

How to find a literary agent: tips and resources for researching agents You’ve finished your novel, got it into the best shape it can be and now you’re ready to send it out to agents. But where can you find them and how do you know which ones are a good fit for your...
How to write a meet-cute scene: crafting a romantic meeting that will get your readers hooked

How to write a meet-cute scene: crafting a romantic meeting that will get your readers hooked

by admin | May 8, 2023 | Romance writing tips

How to write a meet-cute scene: crafting a romantic meeting that will get your readers hooked They say that first impressions matter, and that holds true when it comes to writing a romance novel. Enter the meet-cute. Write it right, and it can be the moment when the...
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