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Lay the foundation for your novel

Story Allegiance

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A Story Promise

What is a story promise and how to fulfil it.

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Ways to Write a Novel

Ever wondered how to write a novel? Try out these three approaches.

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Who is driving your story?

Are you sure you've chosen the right protagonist for your story? Here's how to check.

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Don't Sabotage Your Hero: Common Protagonist-Crafting Errors

Avoid sabotaging your protagonist. Here's how.

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5 common manuscript mistakes

How to avoid making 5 most common manuscript mistakes.

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Writing fiction as a non-native speaker

Make the most of your fiction as a non-native speaker. Here's how.

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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 mistakes in dialogue

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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