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Worst Writing Conference Horror Stories (+100 Tricks to Look Like a Literary Genius )

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What’s the most embarrassingly awkward thing that can happen at a writer’s conference, convention, or workshop? Read this post to find out. These are the absolute worst writing conference horror stories I’ve ever heard (Use this post as your ultimate writing conference checklist of what NOT to do!.) Then, after the hilarious cringe-fest, keep reading […]

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Can you write a scary story in 150 words? (7 Scary Good Shortcuts)

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If love stories make you swoon and comedies make you belly laugh like a deranged raccoon, then horror stories make you clench your gut, slam shut your eyes, and pray for the nightmare to end. Scary stories deliver fear. That’s their job. But can you write a scary story in 150 words? That’s a question

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20 Best YouTube Channels for Writers

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Great writers are great learners. And where do we all go to learn something new – be it fly fishing, microwave maintenance, or DIY truck bed hot tubs (Just me?)? YouTube! It’s not all car parts and kittens, though. There’s plenty of secrets to glean about writing, publishing, building a readership, and marketing your books. That’s

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Writing Sprints: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Writing Sprints

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What is a Writing Sprint? Writing sprints are timed writing sessions of usually 15-60 minutes where writers try to achieve a specific word count or write as many words as possible. Just like running sprints, writing sprints aim to maximize results in minimal time. We are going to explore exactly how to do just that…every time.

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Can You Start a Novel with Dialogue?

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How you start your novel is one of the most important decisions you will make as a writer. You might be asking yourself, Can you start a novel with dialogue? Or should you start with action, drama or a character introduction? When faced with the daunting decision of how best to open your novel, it’s

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Why Should Writers Start YouTube Channels? (Explained)

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Not too long ago, I didn’t realize how YouTube could help my writing career. When people asked, “Why Should Writers Start YouTube Channels?” I was always left scratching my head without a good answer. But then I did a little insider research. I purchased a $500 program for writers (I won’t name the program here

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How to Become a Writer for SNL (The Insanely Complete Guide)

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I don’t know about you but when I was watching Saturday Night Live (SNL) growing up, I always dreamed of being a writer on the show. Those sketches are comedy wizardry! That got me thinking about how to become a writer for SNL. Maybe you’ve wondered the same thing. Maybe you’ve stared into the mirror

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How Long Should a Query Letter Be? (Explained With Stats)

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In this post, you’re going to learn exactly how many words should be in your query letter to get massive results, manuscript requests and offers of representation from literary agents. How long should a query letter be? The ideal length of a query letter is 1 standard printed page (8.5 X 11) or less. That

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How Many Characters Should A Book Have? (Hint: Readers Love at Least 2)

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How many characters should a book have? You might have noticed that most books center around one lead character – think Jack Reacher, Jason Bourne, and Orphan X. Romance novels typically involve two lead protagonists – the two love interests. Fantasy and science fiction can have upwards of 10 to 20 main characters. Every gene

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