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Write Better Fiction
Write Better Nonfiction
Write Better Poetry
Get Published
Be Inspired
WD Competitions
Resources
plot/structure
Plot
What Is a Narrative Arc (or Story Arc)?
By Robert Lee Brewer
Nov 13, 2020
Writing Techniques
What a Coincidence: 7 Clever Strategies for Harnessing Coincidences in Fiction
By Steven James
Sep 7, 2018
Free Downloads For Writers
Plot Development: Charts and Tips for Outlining and Plotting a Novel
By Jess Zafarris
May 18, 2020
Writing Articles
The Perception Gap: Using Character Perspective to Propel Your Plot
By Jane Cleland
Aug 29, 2018
Writing Goal
Quick Tip: Ask This Question When You Have No Idea What to Write Next
By Jane Cleland
Jul 24, 2018
Plot
The 3 Questions That Will Solve Every “Plot Problem” You’ll Ever Have
By Steven James
Apr 24, 2018
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
Exploring Star Wars and the Hero's Journey
By Rachel Scheller
May 4, 2017
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
How to Use Surprise to Build Suspense
By Chelsea Henshey
Apr 1, 2016
What's New
When Your Novel Writing Clicks
By Jessica Strawser
Nov 25, 2014
Plot
How to Map Out Your Hero’s Adventure in Your Manuscript
By Elizabeth Sims
Aug 26, 2014
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
How to Become a Kick-Ass Writer
By James Duncan
Nov 14, 2013
What's New
What is the Throughline of a Novel? (And Why It's Important You Have One)
By Nancy Lamb
Aug 28, 2012
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
Create Structure in Your Fiction Using Index Cards
By Rachel Scheller
Jul 17, 2012
What's New
How to Break the Rules of Writing
By Jessica Strawser
Jun 11, 2012
How to Improve Writing Skills
The Top Three Mistakes To Avoid When Writing Plot
By Courtney Carpenter
Apr 13, 2012
How to Improve Writing Skills
What To Avoid When Writing A Novel: Overactive or Inactive Characters & Subplots
By Courtney Carpenter
Apr 9, 2012
How to Improve Writing Skills
Plot Like a Bestseller: 8 Things You Should Know
By Brian A. Klems
Jun 20, 2011
How to Improve Writing Skills
How to Craft Compelling Characters
By David Corbett
Apr 12, 2011
Dialogue
How to Balance Action, Narrative and Dialogue in Your Novel
By Gloria Kempton
Feb 1, 2011
How to Improve Writing Skills
10-Minute Fixes to 10 Common Plot Problems
By Elizabeth Sims
Dec 7, 2010
How to Improve Writing Skills
How to "Up the Stakes" for Your Main Character
By Victoria Lynn Schmidt
Oct 5, 2010
How to Improve Writing Skills
Quick Tip: How to Develop Your Characters
By admin
Aug 27, 2010
How to Improve Writing Skills
Motivate Your Characters Like a Pro
By Jessica Strawser
Jul 8, 2010
How to Improve Writing Skills
Stephen King's 3 Steps to Create Suspense
By William Cane
May 7, 2010
