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What Is the Theme of a Story? Definition and Mistakes to Avoid
Aug 07, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn what a literary theme is and how you can identify it. Includes a quiz so you can test yourself! Read more
What Is a Flat Character? Definition, Examples & Helpful Tips
Aug 03, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Find out whether your protagonist is a flat character or a round character. Includes a definitive flat character definition and 8 examples to help. Read more
What is a Plot Point?
Jul 26, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a plot point and how does being able to identify them help authors? In this guide, we apply a 7-point structure to The Handmaid's Tale. Read more
Dan Harmon Story Circle: The 8-Step Storytelling Shortcut
Jul 22, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn about the Dan Harmon Story Circle: an approach to storytelling used by the Rick and Morty creator, which can help you write better books. Read more
The Hero's Journey: 12 Steps to a Classic Story Structure
Jul 20, 2018
Learn about the Hero's Journey, the most popular story structure in history, in this master guide. Includes a definitive definition and examples. Read more
Story Structure: 7 Types All Writers Should Know
Jul 20, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
All about story structure: this post covers three plotting blueprints you can use to bring your own novel idea to fruition. Read more
22 Proven Writing Strategies for Every Stage of the Process
Jul 13, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Struggling to write your book? Here are 20+ proven writing strategies from famous authors to help get you from the first draft to the last draft. Read more
10 Writer's Block Memes to Keep Your Book Afloat
Jul 13, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
You're not the only one! Check out the best writer's block memes to see how many writers understand and laugh at the writer's block struggle. Read more
4 Tips to Market Children's Books, According to a Bestselling Author
Jul 10, 2018 – Book Marketing
In the children’s book market, your target audience is actually the adults who purchase the books for children. Find out how to reach them in this post. Read more
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
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