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How to write a romantasy novel
If you’re wondering how to write a romantasy novel, you’ve come to the right place. This article will look at the essential ingredients of a well-written romantasy novel, from fantasy worldbuilding to developing a believable romance, and from plot outlines to writing steamy scenes.
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 create a cohesive magic system that will keep your readers spellbound.
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 can be hard to know when and when not to capitalise the first...
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Submitting to literary agents: a guide to the querying process
The prospect of sending your manuscript out to agents can seem overwhelming. But it needn’t be that way. When you break it down, it’s actually a straightforward process. In this, the first in a series of articles about submitting to agents (also known as querying), I’m going to guide you through it step by step.
What type of edit do I need? A guide to having your novel professionally edited
Developmental edit. Line-edit. Critique. Proofread. Copy-edit… When it comes to hiring an editor, it can be hard to know which service is right for your manuscript. Let’s get stuck right in with a breakdown of what all those editorial terms mean.
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