Posted on August 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer.
Today we split up these can't-miss posts, so as not to overwhelm you.
Here are the ones that help authors refine their work on a more granular level:
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The importance of parallelism in writing: Robert Lee Brewer explains how and why to use this particular grammatical structure (Writer's Digest).
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Story hook examples: Dave Chesson describes the two types of story hooks — the one that markets your book and the one that captures them once they've begun reading — and advises authors on how to craft them effectively (Kindlepreneur).
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How to write interesting happy scenes: Authors are constantly told to include conflict in every scene; K.M. Weiland clarifies that a happy scene doesn't need to be passive and offers six tips for ensuring that these scenes still move the plot forward (Helping Writers Become Authors).
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The benefactor: Becca Puglisi breaks down the form and function of the character type/trope of benefactor (Writers Helping Writers).
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