Writing tips & resources

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Character & POV
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How to respectfully write characters with trauma

Respectfully depict characters with trauma for nuanced storytelling.
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Writing tips
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Using poetry to improve your descriptive prose

Incorporating poetic elements to enhance descriptive writing.
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Writing tips
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How to build a narrative

Structuring and developing a cohesive and engaging story.
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7 Types of Stories: The Quest

"The Quest" plot type is about a protagonist's journey towards a specific goal. This journey often involves overcoming obstacles, usually leading the protagonist to personal growth and self-discovery.
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Writing tips
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How to write realistic dialogue

Crafting dialogue that resonates with authenticity and realism.
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Editing
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Everything you need to know about editing a romance manuscript

Perfecting your romance manuscript: a comprehensive editing guide.
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Writing tips
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How to know what you can leave out/not dramatize

Identifying non-essential elements that can be omitted from the narrative.
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Editing
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5 read-throughs to counteract your inherent biases and polish your masterpiece

Five read-throughs to combat biases and perfect your manuscript.

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