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An Easier, More Meaningful Approach to Your Writing Resolutions

Jan 6, 2017
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8 Things Star Wars Can Teach Us About Writing

Aug 22, 2016
Don't Dismiss Adverbs!
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Don't Dismiss Adverbs!

Aug 18, 2015
Spellbinding Sentences
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

The Mastery Path: For Writers Who Want to Be Great

Jul 1, 2015
Crafting Novels & Short Stories
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

How to Develop a Writing Plan

Dec 2, 2014
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5 Reasons Why Love (of Writing, Reading, Words!) Is Meant to Be Shared

Nov 11, 2014
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3 Ways to Increase Your Daily Word Count While Away From Your Computer

Oct 21, 2014
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Dialogue

The 7 Tools of Dialogue

May 13, 2014
The 5 Essential Story Ingredients
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The 5 Essential Story Ingredients

May 9, 2014
90 Days to Your Novel
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The Setback: How to Successfully Start Writing Again

Jan 30, 2014
Bullies Bastards & Bitches
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Create Your Own Bad Guys and Sleazy Protagonists

Jan 15, 2014
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How to Become a Kick-Ass Writer

Nov 14, 2013
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Fruitless First Draft Struggles

Oct 17, 2013
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

How to Find the Perfect Names for Your Characters

Sep 30, 2013
Voice in Writing: Developing a Unique Writing Voice
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Voice in Writing: Developing a Unique Writing Voice

Sep 12, 2013
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Zest + Small Things = Great Writing (Guest Blog by Elizabeth Sims)

May 13, 2013
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How to Improve Writing Skills

How Long Should Your Story's Opening Be?

Nov 23, 2012
What's New

8 Simple Tips to Write Better

Oct 23, 2012
Revision and Self-Editing for Publication, 2nd Edition
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4 Ways to Revise as You Write

Oct 16, 2012
Hooked
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Write Fiction that Grabs Readers from Page One

Oct 2, 2012
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Dialogue

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

Sep 10, 2012
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The Rules of Storytelling, Pixar Style

Jun 21, 2012
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5 Story Mistakes Even Good Writers Make

Jun 12, 2012
How to Break the Rules for Writers
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How to Break the Rules of Writing

Jun 11, 2012