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Check Your Story Pulse

Be true to your story

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Why ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ Isn’t the Whole Story

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

Why writing short fiction is the secret weapon every novelist needs in their toolbox.
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5 Common Mistakes in Opening Chapters

Discover five common mistakes in opening chapters and learn how to address them.
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A Story Promise

What is a story promise and how to fulfil it.
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Writer's Toolkit #3: Podcasts for Writers

Here are my recommended podcasts for authors.
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5 Common Manuscript Mistakes

How to avoid making 5 most common manuscript mistakes.
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How to Avoid Info Dumps

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

To craft great dialogue, avoid making these 5 common mistakes.
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Dialogue in Storytelling

Dialogue can make or break your story. Here's why it matters.
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But first, the story

Once your story is on the page, it'll make its own demands. Here's how to meet them.
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