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From the Practical to the Mystic: 7 Tips for Writing Historical Fiction
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From the Practical to the Mystic: 7 Tips for Writing Historical Fiction

By Erika RobuckFeb 24, 2021
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Interviews

Dallie Ago: Write Like Nobody Will Read Your Work

By Robert Lee BrewerDec 21, 2020
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

The Importance of Small Details in Fiction Writing

By Guest ColumnApr 18, 2018
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Character

Writing Characters From the Opposite Gender’s Point of View

By Guest ColumnDec 19, 2017
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Publishing Insights

5 Things Being a Journalist Taught Me About Writing Fiction

By Guest ColumnJun 6, 2017
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Turning Truth Into Fiction: 8 Tips

By Guest ColumnApr 7, 2017
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Writing Techniques

10 Ways To Hook Your Reader (and Reel Them in for Good)

By Ann GarvinAug 9, 2016
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Writing Techniques

7 Things That Will Doom Your Novel (& How to Avoid Them)

By James Scott BellMar 29, 2016
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Character

11 Secrets to Writing an Effective Character Description

By Rebecca McClanahanJan 14, 2015
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

10 Writing Techniques from Bram Stoker's Dracula

By Rachel SchellerOct 22, 2014
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

10 Tips for Fiction Writers from the 2015 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market

By Rachel SchellerOct 15, 2014
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What's New

Writing New Adult Fiction Blog Tour

By Rachel SchellerOct 9, 2014
On Writing Romance
Dialogue

Writing Gender-Specific Dialogue

By Rachel SchellerFeb 11, 2013
Writing 21st Century Fiction
How to Improve Writing Skills

Research vs. Observation: What's Your Preference?

By Courtney CarpenterOct 30, 2012
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Dialogue

Write Like a Pro! Master The Rules of Dialogue in Writing

By Courtney CarpenterSep 10, 2012
Writing a Book: Types of Characters | Revision & Self-Editing James Scott Bell
How to Improve Writing Skills

Writing Fiction: The Three Types of Lead Characters

By Courtney CarpenterAug 27, 2012
elements of fiction | between the lines
How to Improve Writing Skills

Six Reasons For Using An Epilogue

By Courtney CarpenterAug 24, 2012
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How to Improve Writing Skills

The 21 Key Traits of Best-Selling Fiction

By Courtney CarpenterAug 8, 2012
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Create Powerful Imagery in Your Writing

By Rachel SchellerJul 3, 2012
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

The Rules of Storytelling, Pixar Style

By Rachel SchellerJun 21, 2012
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5 Story Mistakes Even Good Writers Make

By Steven JamesJun 12, 2012