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Check Your Story Pulse

Be true to your story

Fiction

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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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Avoid Protagonist Pitfalls: Craft Relatable Heroes Readers Love

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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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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Plot or Character?

On why all fiction is character-driven, but some stories have a stronger plot element.
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A Secret to Better Writing

Do you already know about the secret ingredient that will boost your writing?
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