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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 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 […]

The 5 Elements of Dramatic Structure: Understanding Freytag’s Pyramid

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What is Freytag’s Pyramid, and how can it help you write better stories? In simple terms, Freytag’s Pyramid is a five-part map of dramatic structure itself. Understanding the five steps of Freytag’s Pyramid will give you a clearer sense of what makes a strong, compelling story. Most stories follow a simple pattern called Freytag’s Pyramid. […]

10 Character Development Questions to Ask Your Characters

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Good characters have depth, experience growth, have flaws—they’re real people. Asking yourself a defined set of character development questions is one way to develop these kinds of characters, who jump off the page with realistic and compelling personalities. In this article, we’ve rounded up many helpful character development exercises into a list of ten questions […]
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