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4 Tips for Writing Quirky Characters
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4 Tips for Writing Quirky Characters

By Kerry WinfreyJun 27, 2021
5 Tips for Breathing Life Into Fictionalized "Real-Life" Characters
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5 Tips for Breathing Life Into Fictionalized "Real-Life" Characters

By EJ LevyJun 26, 2021
5 Things Writers Should Know About Flight Attendants
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5 Things Writers Should Know About Flight Attendants

By Lacie WaldonJun 24, 2021
3 (In-Depth) Tips for Writing Fresh and Authentic Characters
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3 (In-Depth) Tips for Writing Fresh and Authentic Characters

By S. K. AliJun 2, 2021
5 Tips on Making the British Royals Into Appealing Fictional Characters
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5 Tips on Making the British Royals Into Appealing Fictional Characters

By Wendy HoldenFeb 20, 2021
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POV: Choosing Between First-Person and Third-Person

By Pooja Mittal BiswasDec 26, 2019
Audrey Wick On The Market
Preparing Your Manuscript

Using Recipes in Your Non-Cookbook Manuscript: What You Need to Know

By Audrey WickAug 5, 2019
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How to Find Content That Yields Drama

By Guest ColumnAug 30, 2017
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Publishing Insights

Thrilling Characters: How to Create Twists and Turns in Your Novel

By Guest ColumnJul 20, 2017
Novel Writing
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Answers to Your Novel Writing Questions

By Jessica StrawserDec 1, 2016
Writing the Intimate Character
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

4 Ways to Write a Compelling Character

By Guest ColumnNov 8, 2016
Understanding character development using the tv show Friends.
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

6 Things Friends Can Teach Us About Writing (Part 1)

By Cris FreeseAug 30, 2016
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

3 Things House Can Teach Us About Writing

By Cris FreeseJun 20, 2016
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

3 Things Bloodline Can Teach Us About Writing

By Cris FreeseApr 25, 2016
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

4 Things House of Cards Can Teach Us About Writing

By Cris FreeseApr 11, 2016
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

6 Things Fargo (Season 1) Can Teach Us About Writing

By Cris FreeseMar 28, 2016
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

4 Things True Detective (Season 1) Can Teach Us About Writing

By Cris FreeseMar 14, 2016
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

5 Things Better Call Saul Can Teach Us About Writing

By Cris FreeseFeb 29, 2016
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In Novel Writing, Practice Makes Perfect

By Jessica StrawserDec 3, 2015
Writing Powerful Scenes and Stories with Just Two Characters
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Writing Powerful Scenes and Stories with Just Two Characters

By Heather BurchApr 16, 2015
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Character: The Heart of Your Novel

By Cris FreeseJan 26, 2015
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3 Ways To Introduce Your Main Character | Write Better Characters

By Les EdgertonDec 19, 2014
January 2015 Writer's Digest Novel Writing
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When Your Novel Writing Clicks

By Jessica StrawserNov 25, 2014
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What Halloween Can Teach Us About Character Development

By Jessica StrawserOct 28, 2014