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    Tag: Writing

    NaNoWriMo Prep

    November is close approaching, and with it, NaNoWriMo returns for another year of torturously fast productivity as authors all across the globe participate in a one month…… Read more “NaNoWriMo Prep”

    October 15, 2021March 29, 2025 by Kat

    Much Ado About Word Count

    Our entire academic life we are taught to hit a word count, to fill the void on the paper with meaningless jibber jabber until we hit that…… Read more “Much Ado About Word Count”

    May 21, 2021 by Kat

    Dialogue versus conversation | The difference between good fiction and bad?

    I’ve yet to watch Justified, the modern day western tv show that this article claims has the best dialogue in anything currently being produced, but the article brought up…… Read more “Dialogue versus conversation | The difference between good fiction and bad?”

    June 1, 2020May 24, 2020 by Kat

    World Building Beyond Basics: Part I – Legends

    Every great story makes use of legends to add depth and intrigue to their tales. Take Lord of the Rings for example and the Dol Guldur. Or…… Read more “World Building Beyond Basics: Part I – Legends”

    May 15, 2020March 29, 2025 by Kat

    The One Question Every Writer Must Ask Themselves

    What question does every author want their reader to ask when they close their book? It invokes the fundamental nature of the storyteller. This question has existed…… Read more “The One Question Every Writer Must Ask Themselves”

    October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 by Kat

    A writer’s block

    I wrote for the first time in days. I think I was sick of not creating, even though the voices are dead to me now. I hoped…… Read more “A writer’s block”

    July 15, 2019 by Kat

    6 Essential Tips To Writing The Horror Novel Of Their Nightmares

    Have you ever wanted to write a horror novel but had no idea where to start? Think back to a time you were scared. I mean truly…… Read more “6 Essential Tips To Writing The Horror Novel Of Their Nightmares”

    June 11, 2019June 6, 2019 by Kat

    5 Tips To Avoid Writer’s Burn-Out

    Are you a workaholic who doesn’t know the term “finished”? I get it. As a freelance writer and blogger, I’ve learned that the harder you work, the…… Read more “5 Tips To Avoid Writer’s Burn-Out”

    May 29, 2019May 28, 2019 by Kat

    How To Really Find The Best Title For Your Novel

    Ok, so my last post was more of a joke than anything else. I’ve been sick, so in my fever chill delirium, I decided it would be…… Read more “How To Really Find The Best Title For Your Novel”

    May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 by Kat

    3 Ways To Instantly Improve Your Writing

    No matter what level you are as a writer, there is always room for improvement. The internet is saturated with tips on how to advance your writing…… Read more “3 Ways To Instantly Improve Your Writing”

    May 7, 2019May 1, 2019 by Kat

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