Do you feel like your dialogue seems too scripted and that it just doesn’t flow naturally? You’re not alone! It can be challenging to craft a conversation while trying to sell it like it happened in real life. However, there are little tips you can use that can take your dialogue to the next level and bring your characters to life. Below, we discuss a few tips for writing realistic dialogue in...
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When it comes to choosing the right point of view for your book, it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make regarding your novel. The point of view you decide on will determine how the reader perceives a character, build a connection between the character and reader, and essentially shape the story. While this isn’t an easy decision, it doesn’t need to be overcomplicated or...
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I hear this question almost every time I host a writing retreat or WriterCon: When do I need permission? To write? Never. Wait around for that and you’ll never publish anything. To mention celebrities in my book? Never. But I would be careful about what you say. Why offend? You don’t need a lawsuit in your life. To mention real-life places? Never, but again, don’t ask for trouble. If the...
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