Fiction Writing Tips

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How to Structure a Novel: 6 Story Structures to Try
Stuck on how to structure a novel? Here are 6 different story structures to try out. Each method or story structure will work differently for different people and you might need a little experimenting to find one that’s right for you.
Should You Write Under a Pen Name? The Pros and Cons
One way people try to minimise this fear of self-promotion is to use a pen name to write under. A pen name can be a bit of a safety blanket for some or even a necessity for others. But is it the right decision for you?
How to Deal with New Ideas While Writing Your Novel
New ideas are great, but if you're already 50,000 words into your novel and have spent countless hours plotting...a new idea can be a bit frustrating to deal with. Been there, done that. Here's how I deal with new ideas that threaten to disrupt my entire novel writing process.
The Story Structure Series Pt 3: The First Plot Point | The Novel Smithy
5 Ideas On What To Blog About as a Fiction Writer
If you’re a fiction writer and keep hearing people like me say GET A BLOG, then you might be taken aback and stuck. What the hell do you blog about? As an unpublished author no less. The good thing is you don’t have to wait until you’re published. In fact, there are some benefits to starting the whole website shebang and blog BEFORE you get published. It looks good to any agents and publishing houses you approach with your queries.