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How To Find The Right Editor

As writers, we all need an editor. Sometimes we need help throughout the entire writing process. Other times we need help later. Whatever the case, each and every one of us should at least have a second pair of eyes to look over their work, but which editor do you need? Listed below are the different types of editing:

Editorial assessment

Developmental editor

Line editor

Copy editor

Proofreader

Acquisition editor

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How to Find Your "Author" Voice: Top 4

Every author has a “voice,” but the question is, do you have the right voice for your audience? You should have a voice that won’t sound too repetitive or academic. It is a voice that readers can connect with, and not just any readers, but your specific audience of readers because, yes, different types of writing require different approaches to that “voice.” Like branding or any other product, your goal is to have a unique appeal that keeps readers coming.

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How to Write a Villain: 7 steps

Let’s talk about villains. Villains or “bad guys” are to add conflict to your story. More than that, they’re the reason behind many of your hero’s actions. If a villain isn’t well thought out and used only as a plot device without personality or soul, they may be flat or uninteresting. There needs to be more of a purpose for the bad guy because, really, they should be just as crucial to the story as your protagonist.

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How to Write a Character: Top 6

For a novel to be successful, readers need to feel an emotional attachment to the characters. For that to work, a book’s characters need to be dynamic and well-rounded. This is true for an action-packed or plot-driven story. Readers, presumably, are humans. And like all humans, generally, we like reading about other humans. Below, I’ve listed six great ways on how to create impactful characters.

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Goals: How Being SMART Works

In our last post, we talked about habits, and what’s the point of them as a writer. Now, I’d like to talk about goals. The purpose of a goal is to get something done, but more importantly, it helps someone in the creative arts stay on top of their work. Without these, original work tends to happen on an “as you feel” basis. This doesn’t work, which is why goals are paramount.

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How to Create Purpose For Your Story: Top 5

Do you know the purpose of your story? The purpose is the reasoning behind you writing it, and me reading it. There needs to be something that pushes the readers and you forward, but what is it? What kind of story do you want to end up with? It’s essential to answer these questions if you want a successful book. Below, I’ve listed five tips on how you can create purpose for your story.

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