What are the Differences Between an Anti-Hero vs. Anti-Villain?
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What are the Differences Between an Anti-Hero vs. Anti-Villain?
Anti-heroes and anti-villains commonly get confused, though they are vastly different. Read to discover the differences between an anti-hero vs villain.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Such a great reminder from @mikesahno.bsky.social about what #author newsletters are about:
1) Get connected – Every writer is by nature a communicator. A newsletter is a great way to reach out and make some kind of connection.
2) Stay connected!
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1) Get connected – Every writer is by nature a communicator. A newsletter is a great way to reach out and make some kind of connection.
2) Stay connected!
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October 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Weaponize your exposition.
Put another way: the best character to dole out information isn't the friend who tells it over tea; it's the enemy who's lashing out, pummeling your protagonist with it.
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Put another way: the best character to dole out information isn't the friend who tells it over tea; it's the enemy who's lashing out, pummeling your protagonist with it.
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October 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Some features in a story make me want to share it with everyone. Others make me stop reading or leave me disappointed or confused.
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October 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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What Truly Separates a Hero From a Villain?
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October 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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How to handle accented speech: buff.ly/CwiEEH9 by Daphne Gray-Grant #wkb89
How to handle accented speech | Publication Coach
I scan the world for material to help other writers. Today I discuss a blog post about how to handle accented speech...
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September 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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SQUEE! Check out the cover for my upcoming release!
Antagonistic Beats of a Story: Understanding the Role of the Antagonist in Story Structure.
For writers of all genres wanting to take their writing to the next level. Released in February 2026.
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Antagonistic Beats of a Story: Understanding the Role of the Antagonist in Story Structure.
For writers of all genres wanting to take their writing to the next level. Released in February 2026.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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12 Fictional Character Archetypes to Know Before You Start Writing
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12 Fictional Character Archetypes to Know Before You Start Writing
Unlock the power of these 12 fictional character archetypes to create compelling and well-rounded characters in your story. Read our guide to learn more!
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September 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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8 Dos & Don’ts of How to Write Sex Scenes That Work
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8 Dos & Don'ts of How to Write Sex Scenes That Work
Author Beth Miller shares why to write sex scenes in fiction and eight dos and don'ts of how to write sex scenes that work.
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August 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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So happy my inbox is on the receiving end when @badredheadmedia.bsky.social's super helpful blog posts arrive! Great to know how to source images legally.
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August 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Couldn’t agree more! #mondayblogs #writetips
I have multiple projects on the go, all at different stages of the process... and with different mental purposes. Lately, I've been spending time on my "passion" project, refueling the energy need to do the "market" projects. #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #AmWriting #MondayBlogs
Creating Focus for Your Writing
If you want to turn your writing into a way of making a living, you need to compartmentalize your writing into different project types.
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August 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Banish writer’s block for good! Our new guide reveals practical techniques from freewriting to role-playing that will help you unleash your creativity and get your words flowing. #amwriting #writerslife #kdhughes #writingcommunity #writetips
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How to End Writer’s Block
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August 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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📆 What’s on your #writers agenda today?
📋 First to do of my #writing day:
Reread and apply one, any, all #writetips to my chapter endings. Brilliant, from Writers in the Storm blog
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📋 First to do of my #writing day:
Reread and apply one, any, all #writetips to my chapter endings. Brilliant, from Writers in the Storm blog
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How to Write Killer Chapter Endings That Hook Readers
Boost your storytelling with chapter endings that hook readers, build tension, and keep pages turning. Learn 4 powerful techniques to end with impact.
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August 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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How to End Writer's Block
Banish writer's block for good! Our new guide reveals practical techniques from freewriting to role-playing that will help you unleash your creativity and get your words flowing. #amwriting #writerslife #kdhughes #writingcommunity #writetips
Banish writer's block for good! Our new guide reveals practical techniques from freewriting to role-playing that will help you unleash your creativity and get your words flowing. #amwriting #writerslife #kdhughes #writingcommunity #writetips
August 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Secondary characters flesh out your fictional world so that we feel we are in a real time and place. Author Rhys Bowen offers nine tips.
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On Creating Secondary Characters
Bestselling author Rhys Bowen shares nine thoughts on creating secondary characters that readers will love.
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August 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Writing Witty Banter That Actually Works (by Looking at How to Ruin Good Banter in 5 Easy Steps)
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Writing Witty Banter That Actually Works (by Looking at How to Ruin Good Banter in 5 Easy Steps)
Bestselling author Emma St. Clair breaks down how to write witty banter that actually works by looking at how to ruin good banter.
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August 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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I’m forever hoping my readers will find commonality with my characters, and if they can find that, then empathy. It’s why I write
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July 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Mastering Dialogue: A Fiction Writer’s Guide
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Mastering Dialogue: A Fiction Writer’s Guide
Dialogue is one of the most powerful tools in fiction writing. It shapes characters, builds tension, reveals subtext, and propels the plot forward.
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July 25, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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The essential resource for ALL writers. Get inspired, level up your craft, and stay motivated with powerful advice and practical how-to tips at @ Fiction Writing Tips. Your next masterpiece starts here.
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Free Fiction Writing Tips: Where Modern and Classic Writing Crafts Collide
Dedicated to the classic books on fiction writing. Learn to write short stories, novels, and plays by studying the classic how-to books.
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July 5, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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The Power of Purpose: Crafting Story Goals That Drive Fiction Forward
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The Power of Purpose: Crafting Story Goals That Drive Fiction Forward by Olivia Salter
A story goal is the protagonist’s central desire or mission that drives the plot forward. More than just something they want—like winning a competitio
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July 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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🥁To distract myself from the constant drumbeat of 📚 #booklaunch tasks I've been facing (as #Unspoken readies for its July 3 debut), I wrote this post to self about staying focused.
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How Can We Turn Distractions Into Focus?
Distractions are what I'm facing hourly, as I prepare to launch my first published novel. So I wrote this advice to self to distract me from distractions.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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600 miles across #Texas and more bugs on a windshield than you can count, I’ve got a book series called Dust. Here’s what it took
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The long and winding road to research #Unspoken meant driving 600 miles across #Texas in many directions, following old maps I'd located by click, delving into pages and pages of out-of-print books...and now I have a series of historical novels
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June 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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On the cusp of publication of my debut historical novel, #Unspoken, I decided I needed this book. If only to confirm I did it right! #historicalfiction #howto #writingcommunity #booksky #authors #writetips
Crafting Stories From the Past: A How-To Guide for Writing Historical is now available!
And guess what? It's #1 in Fiction Writing Reference!
What's in it?
How-to write a historical sex scene, craft strong female characters, use non-western story structures, and write horses into your story.
And guess what? It's #1 in Fiction Writing Reference!
What's in it?
How-to write a historical sex scene, craft strong female characters, use non-western story structures, and write horses into your story.
June 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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The Honest Lie: How Fiction Unmasks the Truth We Fear
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The Honest Lie: How Fiction Unmasks the Truth We Fear by Olivia Salter
Fiction is often dismissed as “just made up,” a playground of imagination detached from the real world. It’s easy to assume that because the people, p
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June 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Check out what the Reedsy Blog offers ... it's been invaluable for this writer who's become an author:
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The Reedsy Blog offers a daily dose of writing tips, publishing advice, and clever book marketing ideas.
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June 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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