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Write Better Fiction
Write Better Nonfiction
Write Better Poetry
Get Published
Be Inspired
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Resources
plot/structure
Business of Writing
What Is a Plotter in Writing?
By Robert Lee Brewer
Apr 12, 2021
Writing Techniques
Why Did I Write a Novel About Death?
By Richard Alther
Mar 20, 2021
Writing Techniques
Amp up Your Story Impact: Pushing Against and Leaning In
By Tiffany Yates Martin
Mar 17, 2021
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
Publishing Insights
The Great Debate: To Prologue or Not to Prologue?
By Meg LaTorre-Snyder
Oct 19, 2017
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
5 Ways to Increase Conflict in a Story
By Eileen Cook
Feb 10, 2021
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
