Helping Writers Become Authors

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Ep. 240: Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 38: Irrelevant Book Endings Feb 01, 2015

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One of the easiest writing mistakes to fall into in your book endings is actually one that has much to do with book beginnings--and, indeed, the entirety of your book.

Ep. 239: The Lazy Author's Way to Identify and Overcome Writing Weaknesses Jan 25, 2015

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Go beyond the vague sense that's something wrong with your story and use these five tips to figure out what your writing weaknesses are.

Ep. 238: Get Rid of On-the-Nose Dialogue Once and For All Jan 18, 2015

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If you can identify on-the-nose dialogue and learn how to replace it with rich undercurrents of subtext, you're on your way to becoming a master author.

Ep. 273: Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 37: Unnecessary Filler Jan 04, 2015

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As we continue to discuss the most common writing mistakes, we'd be remiss to leave out the all-too-prevalent faux pas of unnecessary filler or padding.

Ep. 275: How to Pitch Your Novel: What's the Difference Between Your Story's Hook and Your Story's Heart? Dec 28, 2014

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When figuring out how to pitch your novel, you may realize your story's hook and its heart might not be compatible within such a short description.

A Quick Guide to Beta Reader Etiquette Dec 21, 2014

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What's the Difference Between Your Story's Theme and Its Message? Dec 14, 2014

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Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 36: Too Much Introspection, Not Enough Interaction Dec 07, 2014

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Want a Powerful Theme for Your Novel? Play Devil's Advocate! Nov 23, 2014

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What Is the Role of Theme in a Story's Climax? Nov 23, 2014