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Rising Action in Stories: Definition & Examples
How do stories keep us turning the page? One word: tension.
READ MOREMarketing Your Book: A Guide for New Authors
When your book is published, it’s one of thousands of new books that year struggling to get noticed….
READ MOREWhat Is an Antagonist? Definition and Examples
Every story requires opposition, adding the complications that ensure a novel isn’t a smooth journey…
READ MOREHow to Create Multiple Revenue Streams as an Author
Making a living as an author isn’t just about writing books. While that may be your main focus, there…
READ MOREThemes in Literature: Definition, Common Themes, and Examples
When readers close a book and reflect on why the story mattered, what they often recall is its theme.
READ MOREHow Book Advances are Paid to Authors
If you’ve sold a book to a publisher, congratulations. You’ll be getting an advance, but it’s important…
READ MOREHow to Write a Children’s Book: Length, Language and Ideas
Writing books for children can be very rewarding. With simpler plots and characters, and less demanding…
READ MOREFrom Hobbyist to Professional: How to Change Your Mindset as You Embark on a Writing Career
If you find success as a writer, there will come a time when you have to shift your mindset from that…
READ MOREWhat is a Novella? Understanding the Form (with Examples)
Curious about novellas? This guide unpacks what defines the form, how it differs from novels and short…
READ MOREWrite Now with Scrivener, Episode no. 52: Jane Friedman, Publishing Industry Specialist
Publishing Industry Specialist Jane Friedman has been analyzing and reporting on the publishing business…
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