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How to choose a great title for your story
October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 Caroline Humes

How to choose a great title for your story

Writing

It is important to choose a great title. This article provides a list of 22 ways to construct a title, along with general advice, dos & don’ts.

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How to choose names for fictional characters
August 4, 2019August 4, 2019 Caroline Humes

How to choose names for fictional characters

Writing

Choosing character names can be a struggle. This article describes the things to consider when choosing a name and where to look.

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Save the Cat explained & free worksheet
July 9, 2019July 16, 2019 Caroline Humes

Save the Cat explained & free worksheet

Writing

A discussion of Save the Cat! system for writing a story, from initial idea to final draft. With a free downloadable worksheet covering all the steps.

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Introduction to Story Structure for Fiction Writers
June 28, 2019July 9, 2019 Caroline Humes

Introduction to Story Structure for Fiction Writers

Writing

I’ve been serious about writing for a number of years now and I’ve read a number of books on story structure. The first time I

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Where to find great story ideas? Twitter’s response.
May 5, 2019May 5, 2019 Caroline Humes

Where to find great story ideas? Twitter’s response.

Writing

I asked Twitter’s #WritingCommunity Where and how do you get your story ideas? Read their replies here and be inspired!

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Functions of dialogue
April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 Caroline Humes

Functions of dialogue

Writing

Learn the functions dialogue fulfils and how to use it to add depth and character to your story.

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How to create great fictional characters
April 5, 2019August 4, 2019 Caroline Humes

How to create great fictional characters

Writing

How to create compelling, memorable characters for your story. With plenty of examples.

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Introduction to Point of View in Writing Fiction
March 26, 2019April 11, 2019 Caroline Humes

Introduction to Point of View in Writing Fiction

Writing

An introduction to Point of View in fiction, discussing 1st person, 2nd person and 3rd person narration, with examples.

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Using Imagery in your Writing
March 15, 2019March 23, 2019 Caroline Humes

Using Imagery in your Writing

Writing

Learn the different types of imagery and how to use it in your own writing. With plenty of examples from poetry and prose.

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Lessons about Story Conflict from Eleanor Oliphant
March 6, 2019March 15, 2019 Caroline Humes

Lessons about Story Conflict from Eleanor Oliphant

Writing

The seven types of story conflict, with lessons from ‘Eleanor Oliphant’ by Gail Honeyman.

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Recent Posts

  • How to choose a great title for your story October 15, 2020
  • How to do Research. For Fiction Writers. September 23, 2019
  • Should you attend a writers conference? August 25, 2019
  • How to choose names for fictional characters August 4, 2019
  • Save the Cat explained & free worksheet July 9, 2019

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