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Do Stories Need Conflict?
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Do Stories Need Conflict?

Most writers have heard that stories need conflict, but why is that? And do all stories need conflict? What would happen in a story if there was no conflict? Could it work? Audiences can tire of constant high conflict, but will they ever be satisfied or interested if there is Read more…

By Oliver Adams, 2 months08/05/2022 ago
Is It Hard to Write Science Fiction?
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Is It Hard to Write Science Fiction?

Science fiction is one of the most popular and best selling genres. We all know the classics of this form: Space Odyssey, Foundation, Star Wars, Star Trek, The Expanse. The leading authors such as Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke are amongst the most respected writers. But is it hard Read more…

By Oliver Adams, 2 months04/05/2022 ago
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Do Authors Get Paid Per Book?

If you want to get started with your writing career, you might have a lot of questions in mind. Salary, payment process, advances, royalties, etc. are all things that you might be curious about. Don’t worry, as we have a whole guide for you here regarding payments for authors for Read more…

By Oliver Adams, 3 months04/04/2022 ago
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5 Reasons Why Writing Fiction Is So Hard

Most people know how to write words in a meaningful way, so it stands to reason that writing fiction should be easy, right? Wrong. Writing fiction well is downright tricky, or at least writing fiction that grips the reader and sells. Here are the 5 reasons why writing fiction is Read more…

By Oliver Adams, 8 months20/10/2021 ago
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Want To Start Writing? Here’s Where To Start

You have been putting off starting your novel, play, poetry collection, or screenplay for years, and now you are ready to take the plunge. You have a great idea, and you are sure it will sell. You’ve done your research, and you are ready to write, but just where do Read more…

By Oliver Adams, 8 months20/10/2021 ago
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Why Is My Writing So Bad? 4 Causes and Solutions

You may have written your first draft of a story or novel and have to face the fact that you feel your writing is, in fact, bad. You had such great ideas, but your draft was far from what you imagined when you tried to put them in writing. You Read more…

By Oliver Adams, 8 months16/10/2021 ago
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Great Part-Time Jobs for Writers

Writing is a gratifying profession, especially with all the knowledge it exposes you to. But just because you work as a full-time writer doesn’t mean you’ll always have to sit behind your desk weaving words together. Who says you can’t use your spare time to make some bucks monthly? Here Read more…

By Oliver Adams, 9 months12/10/2021 ago
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Does Faster Typing Improve Your Writing Skills?

When you sit down at the keyboard, you commit time and effort to tell a story. It could be fiction, nonfiction, or a textbook, all take large amounts of time. But will it take less time to tell your story if you can type faster, and will it improve your Read more…

By Oliver Adams, 9 months04/10/2021 ago
Is It Hard To Get a Book Published? The Process Explained
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Is It Hard To Get a Book Published? The Process Explained

For many, writing and publishing a book is a dream, but they don’t know how to go about starting a book, let alone publishing one. Authors who have been through the experience write books to give other aspiring writers advice. But how hard is it to get a book published? Read more…

By Oliver Adams, 9 months01/10/2021 ago
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How Long Does It Take To Get a Book Deal?

For authors who do not want to self-publish their own books, a book deal offers a wonderful opportunity to get their work published. It also saves them the hassle of negotiating with publishers for the best deal. Unfortunately, landing a book deal can be a long, tedious, and confusing process, Read more…

By Oliver Adams, 9 months27/09/2021 ago

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