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How to Write Dialogue: Tips, Examples, and Exercises

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Often, what makes a story memorable is its characters. Great characterization comes from great dialogue writing, which is why learning how to write good dialogue is essential for story writers of any genre. We’ve packed this article with dialogue writing tips and dialogue writing examples. Carry it with you like a suitcase on every writing […]

How to Write a Short Story: The Short Story Checklist

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Below is a collection of practical short story writing tips by Writers.com instructor Rosemary Tantra Bensko. Each paragraph is its own checklist item: a core element of short story writing advice to follow unless you have clear reasons to the contrary. We hope it’s a helpful resource in your own writing. Update 9/1/2020: We’ve now […]

The Importance of Word Choice in Writing

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All strong writers have something in common: they understand the value of word choice in writing. Strong word choice uses vocabulary and language to maximum effect, creating clear moods and images and making your stories and poems more powerful and vivid. The meaning of “word choice” may seem self-explanatory, but to truly transform your style […]

How to Write Flash Fiction Stories

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Many fiction writers attempt to conquer the flash fiction genre in their writing careers. Don’t let its small size fool you; the flash fiction story proves difficult for writers to master. The short-short story requires lots of planning and editing, so if you’re not sure how to write flash fiction stories, you’re not alone. Writing […]

24 of the Best Journals Accepting Short Story Submissions

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Which journals are accepting short story submissions right now? There are tons of fiction journals out there looking for stories like yours, and finding where to submit short stories can leave you with too many options. We recently covered the best journals to submit poetry to, so let’s do the same for fiction. These are […]

How to Write a Novel

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For the fiction writer, no project is as daunting as writing your first novel. The novel writing process takes months, if not years, and takes even more creativity and persistence than most fiction projects. Whether you find yourself nervous to start writing a novel for the first time, or whether you’re intrigued by the novel […]

How to Write a Story Outline

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The story outline is a great bridge between your story idea and a polished work of fiction. When you’re not sure how to start writing a story idea you might have, working on an outline will save you time and frustration, while also generating new ideas. Some writers balk at the idea of using a […]

How to Come Up With Story Ideas

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Sometimes, coming up with a story idea is the hardest part about writing fiction. Figuring out what to write about can be frustrating, as the desire to create meets the uncertainty surrounding where to begin. Writers are often taught how to write their stories, but not how to develop a great story idea. Luckily, the […]

What is Autobiographical Fiction? An Introduction to the Genre

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At some point along your fiction journey, you may have considered writing autobiographical fiction—perhaps writing an autobiographical novel, or a shorter work based on your life experience. Many famous authors have turned their life stories into compelling works of prose, from Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield to Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time […]
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