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Writing Tips : How to write an excellent first chapter for your novel How to write an excellent first chapter for your novel

by Hugh McKelvy

Writing is all about hooking the reader and keeping him in play. Every successful book contains elements of mystery throughout the entire text, not just the first paragraph, or even the first chapter. The topic or genre is irrelevant, it is about executing the job with a style crafted to make the reader turn the next page. Think about the phrase "it was soooo good I just couldn't put it down...read more

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When writers should take a break: A case for waiting on inspiration rather than forcing writing discipline

by Jobie Weetaluktuk

I know a thing or two about writing past due in the same manner I know about saying things after someone nicely said shut up. ...read more

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Learning to write

by Michael Deqel

Learn to Write "Easy reading is damn hard writing." -Nathaniel Hawthorne Writing has been described as gut wrenching, op...read more

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How to write a comedy sketch

by Simon Wright

Fancy writing a comedy sketch but not sure how to get started? Drawing on my own experience, I've provided some details that I ...read more

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