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Why ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ Isn’t the Whole Story
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August 11, 2025
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Struggling with ‘show, don’t tell’? Learn what it is, how to use it and why it matters.
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Why Writing Short Stories Will Make You a Better Novelist
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July 28, 2025
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Why writing short fiction is the secret weapon every novelist needs in their toolbox.
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5 Common Mistakes in Opening Chapters
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May 7, 2025
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Discover five common mistakes in opening chapters and learn how to address them.
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A Story Promise
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November 19, 2024
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What is a story promise and how to fulfil it.
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Writer's Toolkit #3: Podcasts for Writers
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October 15, 2024
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Here are my recommended podcasts for authors.
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5 Common Manuscript Mistakes
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September 25, 2024
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How to avoid making 5 most common manuscript mistakes.
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How to Avoid Info Dumps
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July 19, 2024
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Info dumps can stifle your prose and take the reader out of the story. Here's how to tackle them.
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Don't Make These 5 Common Dialogue Mistakes
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July 7, 2024
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To craft great dialogue, avoid making these 5 common mistakes.
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Dialogue in Storytelling
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June 27, 2024
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Dialogue can make or break your story. Here's why it matters.
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But first, the story
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June 3, 2024
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Once your story is on the page, it'll make its own demands. Here's how to meet them.
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