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Writing Dialogue That Develops Plot and Character

In this free 10-part course, learn how to write dialogue that bring your characters to life and develop your plot into a satisfying narrative.

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Developing Characters That Your Readers Will Love

If you want to create characters that your readers will never forget, sign up for this free 10 part course courtesy of Reedsy Learning.

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Pricing Books for an International Audience

If you're looking to "go wide" and sell your book to as many readers as possible, this free course on international ebook pricing will show you how.

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Novel Revision: Understanding the Craft

In this free online course, author Alexander Steele of Gotham Writers Workshop provides a big-picture view of the novel revision process.

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How to Plot a Novel Using the 3-Act Story Structure

Behind every great story is a solid structure. Learn from editor Kristen Kieffer exactly what goes into crafting an exciting "3-acter".

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How to Publish Your Picture Book

If you just finished writing your picture book, how are you going to publish it? Find out from illustrator Kim Fleming in this free 10-day course.

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Novel Revision: Practical Tips for Rewrites

The key to a great novel often lies in rewriting. This free course will teach you how to do practical rewrites that can seriously boost your book's quality.

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How to Market Your Children's Book

Over these 10 lessons, you'll learn exactly how to tailor your marketing efforts toward young readers, as well as the "bigs" who buy their books.

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How to Self-Publish a Photography Book

In this course, Blurb's Daniel Milnor will show you how to create your best photography book: from choosing the right book size to actually printing it.

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