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General Articles About Being a Writer
​11 Things No One Tells You About Being a Writer
A Guide to Writing Your Novel in One Year​
11 Top Writing Communities You Should Join and Why

Different Genres
How To Plan A Convincing Mystery
How to Build a Dystopian World
Top Tips for Romance Writers​
Tips for Writing Your First Romance Novel
How to Write for Young Adults
How to Build a Fantasy World
How to Research Your Dystopian World
A Guide to Writing Self-Help
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Memoir
How to Write a Memoir That People Care About
The Nuance of New Adult Fiction
The Art of Memoir: How to Make Your Life Story Sing
Book Genre: What is Your Manuscript's Genre?

Plotting versus Pantsing
Planning to Outline Your Novel? Don't

The Beginning
How To Start Your Novel

Point of View
​All About Point of View - Which One Should You Use?
How to Write a Novel With Multiple Points of View​​
What's the Difference Between Perspective and Point of View?
How to Assess and Strengthen Narrative Voice

Setting
​How to Set the Mood in Your Novel

Characters
​Character Development: How to Create a Consistent Voice
Creating Secondary Characters
Tips for Balancing Characterisation with Plot​​
5 Important Characters To Have in Every Story
Character-driven or Plot-driven - Which is Best?
Are your characters under-developed?
5 Tips to Create a Backstory
6 Types of Heroes You Need in Your Story
Guide to Writing a Convincing Villain
Character Development: How to Create a Consistent Voice
Guide to Writing Women
How to Choose Character Names
How to Establish Your Protagonist's Voice to Build Trust With Your Reader
Writing Dynamic Characters: A Checklist

Plot
The Importance of Subplots
How to Foreshadow Like a Pro
All About Plot Twists
Does the Shape of Your Plot Matter?

Conflict and Suspense
​How to Develop Tension in Your Novel
Keeping Secrets: Building Suspense or Deceiving Your Reader?​

Humour
How to Write Humour
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Dialogue
Don't Make These Mistakes When Writing Dialogue
Guide to Writing Better Dialogue​
5 Tips on Writing Dialogue

Productivity
Beginner's Guide to Working With Deadlines​
8 Unusual Ways to Boost Your Writing Productivity
How to Balance Your Day Job With Your Writing
How to Create the Perfect Writing Space
Finish Your Manuscript: 8 Productivity Hacks for Writers
How to Stay Inspired While You Write
Writing Your Way Out of Writer's Block
Beating the Blank Page
A Map to Get Out of Writer's Block

NaNoWriMo
How to Prepare for NaNoWriMo
Writing a Novel in a Month: Is It Possible and Should You Try?

The Ending
​Everything You Need To Know About Writing Endings
The Art of the Last Line: How to Find Your Story's Ending​

Editing
The Nuts and Bolts of Editing​
How to Make Your Consultation Call With Your Editor Successful
Working With Beta Readers
How to Make the Most of Working With a Professional Editor
DIY Edit: 10 Tips to Shape Up Your Manuscript
11 Editing Tools to Instantly Improve Your Writing
Don't Submit Yet: Is Your Book Ready for a Professional Edit?
Limits of Self-Editing
The Difference Between Copy-Editing and Proofreading
Critique or Comprehensive Edit: Which Should You Choose?
The Difference Between Copy-Editing and Line Editing
Kill Your Darlings: How to Approach Your Writing Without Sentimentality
Why Is Book Editing Expensive?
Do I Have to Finish my Manuscript to Work with an Editor?
Inside a Book Edit: What Really Happens
Inside an Edit: Line Editing
Professional Editors vs Friends
Guide to Copy-Editing Marks

Writing a Series
​How To Plan A Book Series
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Language and Style
How to Find Your Writer's Voice
Guide to Structuring Chapters​
Do I Swear Too Much in my Writing?
Literary Devices: Rhythm
Literary Devices: Sound
Writing Emotional Moments

General Articles on Improving Your Writing
18 Apps to Improve Your Writing
Writing Short Stories Can Help You Become a Better Novelist​
9 Easy Hacks to Make You a Better Writer
The Biggest Mistake Beginning Writers Make
What's on Your Writer's Bookshelf?

Literary Agents and Publishers
​How To Write a Darn Good Query Letter
Agents don't have it in for you​​
When I Approach Agents, Should I List My Self-Published Novels?
How to Deal With Inevitable Rejection
When is Your Manuscript Ready? A Literary Agent's Advice
Author Interview: From Unsaleable to Book Deal
Which Rights Will I Sign Away With a Book Deal?
Step-by-Step Guide to Writing the Perfect Query Letter
Why Your Freelance Editor Probably Won't Recommend an Agent
Why Agents Want to See Polished Manuscripts
The Submission Sweet Spot

Publishing
Traditional or Self Publish: What's Best For You?
A Beginners' Guide to Self-Publishing​
Tips for Turning Your Novel into an Audiobook
How to Design Your Book's Back Cover
How to Create a Standout Book Cover
How to Come Up With the Perfect Title for Your Novel

Marketing
9 Tips for Marketing Your First Book​
You've Published a Book. Now What?
5 Tips for Marketing Your YA Novel
Guide to Branding Yourself as an Author
2 Reasons Why Every Writer Needs a Blog (and How to Rock One)
How to Use Social Media to Market Your Book