How do you share story lore without infodumping?
Aug 3, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Got a story with history that matters, but explaining it keeps turning into a lecture? Here's how to let readers discover your world's backstory...
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How do you write physical affection between friends without it reading as romantic?
Jul 27, 2026 | by Ravi Ahmed
A software developer and amateur sci-fi writer debugs why his platonic hugs kept reading as romantic and finds the real fix isn't the touch itself,...
#character development, #writing tips
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If Writing Was a Fitness Challenge
Jul 24, 2026 | by Crystal Kamm
Writing a novel is arguably one of the most gruelling of endurance sports. We write and write and write, only to scrap what we wrote and write it,...
#productivity, #writing events
read moreHow do you make third person narration feel natural, and write scenes that are actually fun?
Jul 20, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Robotic third person narration and boring scenes usually share one cause: information being stated instead of experienced. Here's how to close that...
#character development, #voice
read moreHow do you describe smells if you've never had a sense of smell?
Jul 13, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Learn how to write vivid smell descriptions even without a strong sense of smell yourself, using borrowed language, taste connections, and character...
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How do you get back to writing after years away?
Jul 5, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Is it possible to get back to writing after over 3 years? At that time was the last time i was able to finish something but i was already unhappy...
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How to Fit Writing Around a Full-Time Job
Jul 3, 2026 | by Char
Everyone has 24 hours in a day, but those 24 hours look different for each person. It can be difficult to find time for your writing, especially if...
#productivity, #writers' routines, #writing tips
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How do you write the mean girl trope?
Jun 29, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Hiii just a question do you have an advice on how to write a ‘mean girl’ without having like the hollywood stereotypes? I’m currently writing one of...
#character development, #tropes, #writing tips
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How do you write about a place you’ve never been?
Jun 22, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Hi! I’m writing my novel in a small town from US as a non-US citizen and as someone who never visited the country. I’m doing my research as much as...
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Why Giving Characters Control of Your Story is Good For Your Narrative
Jun 19, 2026 | by Arthur Franz IV
As writers, we like to think we’re in complete control of our characters. It can be tempting to think that, because your name is in the byline,...
#character development, #writing tips
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How do you stop overusing participial phrases?
Jun 14, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
TEST“Hello! Idk if this is a common problem or not but recently I’ve found out that I overuse participial phrases in my writing. More so I do it in a...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Tenses
Jun 11, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Picking the right tense for the story you want to tell is an often overlooked part of narrative development. Writing tenses consistently is crucial...
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How do you write a mentor who is also the antagonist?
Jun 6, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How to write a mentor who is evil but genuinely cares about the main protagonist? And raised him since a young age. Also, the main protagonist is...
#character development, #writing tips
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8 Mistakes to Avoid For a Perfect Ending to Your Novel
Jun 5, 2026 | by Kim Montgomery
Writing a perfect ending is hard. Is it the most excruciatingly difficult part of the writing process? Is it the most hair-pulling, mind-wracking,...
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How to Write the Perfect Antihero
May 29, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
The antihero has become an increasingly beloved figure in modern storytelling, for their morally ambiguous nature and complex personalities. Unlike...
#character development, #writing tips
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How do I know if my book needs multiple perspectives?
May 25, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How do I know whether or not to put my book in multiple perspectives? I think it would make my story better but how do I know if it really needs it?...
#character development, #plotting, #writing tips
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How do you write a character who stays calm?
May 18, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How do I make a calm and collected character in a very overwhelming situation?” Writing a character who remains composed when everything around them...
#character development, #writing tips
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The Synonym Question: Whose Advice is Right?
May 14, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Never, in the history of the written word has there been more contradictory writing advice than that surrounding synonyms. Possibly hyperbolic? Sure....
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How do you write good character chemistry?
May 11, 2026 | by Savannah Jackson
“I’m struggling to make my characters’ relationships feel real. They interact, but it feels flat. How do I give them chemistry?” So much of what...
#character development, #writing tips
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How to Write Amazing Narrative Non-Fiction
May 7, 2026 | by Lydia Yadi
Narrative non-fiction brings to life true stories like historic events and personal experiences. It uses the techniques usually associated with...
#book recommendations, #non-fiction, #writing tips
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How do you write a story set in the future?
May 4, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Okay so I’m trying to write a story set in the future and I’m kinda stuck?? Like I know what my general plot is and I have my characters figured out...
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The Fichtean Curve and How To Use It
Apr 23, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
If you’ve ever felt the grip of a good book, unable to put it down, you understand the pull of a well-told story. Behind the scenes of your favourite...
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How do you keep a chapter on topic?
Apr 19, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How do you keep a chapter on topic? I keep finding myself going off on tangents, adding scenes that don’t really belong, or ending up somewhere...
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4 Books to Help You Get the Science Right in Your Fiction
Apr 16, 2026 | by Crystal Kamm
Writers have tons of creative ideas, but most of us aren’t scientists. So, how do we make sure that we get the science right in our fiction? Even if...
#book recommendations, #reading, #writing tips
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