writing advice
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How to Know When Your Manuscript Is Ready for an Editor
Not sure if your manuscript is ready for editing? Discover the clear signs it’s time to hire an editor and learn what kind of editing or help your book needs.
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You’re Not Undisciplined, You’re Structurally Lost. What Writers Need in 2026 to Finally Finish Their Books
What Writers Need in 2026 to Finally Finish Their Books. Writers today are writing more than ever before. Drafts, notes, half-novels, rewrites, abandoned chapters, we are producing words at an unprecedented scale. Yet completion remains elusive. Let me help you break this loop and FINISH that manuscript using my experience with working authors from around…
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Writing Great Dialogue (Writing Fundamentals #7) with Free Workbook
Learn how to write powerful scenes with clear goals, stakes, conflict, and emotional depth. Watch the Anatomy of a Scene live lecture and download the free workbook.
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Anatomy of a Scene (Writing Fundamentals #6) with Free Workbook
Learn how to write powerful scenes with clear goals, stakes, conflict, and emotional depth. Watch the Anatomy of a Scene live lecture and download the free workbook.
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POV & Voice (Writing Fundamentals #5) with Free Workbook
Learn how Point of View and Voice shape powerful storytelling. Writing Fundamentals #5 with practical examples and a free POV & Voice workbook.
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Writing Fundamentals: Free YouTube Live Series on Storytelling (10-Week Guide for Writers)
Join Heena Rathore-Pardeshi’s free 10-week YouTube Live series on Writing Fundamentals. Learn story structure, characters, conflict & more every Saturday.
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How to Start Writing a Book
Wondering how to start writing a book? Learn exactly where to begin with this practical, encouraging guide for aspiring authors.
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3 Hacks to Make Your Book Irresistible
Discover 3 powerful hacks to make your book irresistible—captivate readers with a strong hook, emotional stakes, and a compelling brand.
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10 Embarrassing Writing Mistakes That Make Readers Close Your Book Instantly (And How to Fix Them)
Avoid these 10 common writing mistakes that make readers abandon your book. Learn how to fix them with practical tips, expert insights, and professional editing advice.
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7 Editing Tricks That Will Make Your Manuscript Agent-Ready
Polish your manuscript like a pro! Discover 7 editing tricks to make your manuscript agent-ready, including tips on pacing, dialogue, and professional feedback.
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10 Writing Hacks Bestselling Authors Don’t Want You to Know
Discover the secret strategies of bestselling authors. Learn 10 innovative writing hacks to boost your productivity and elevate your writing craft.
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Time Management for Writers
Time is one of the most elusive things on this planet (besides water, oxygen and common sense.) No matter how much time you give to your work, it always seems to be lacking. Personally, I am starting to believe that one thing that can be enormously more precious to everyone, whether consciously or sub-consciously, more…
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Complete Guide to Start Your Writing Journey in 2025
In 2025, begin your writing journey with these helpful guide and tips. What are you waiting for, get reading and writing!
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How to Write a Query Letter for Indian Agents
This guide helps Indian authors to craft compelling query letters that engage literary agents, enhancing their chances for traditional publishing success.
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How to Write Descriptions in Your Story: A Complete Guide
Learn how to write vivid and compelling descriptions in your stories with our comprehensive guide. Discover tips, techniques, and examples from classic literature to help you enhance your narrative, reveal character traits, and set the perfect mood. Perfect for new writers looking to improve their storytelling skills.
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Why Your Writing Desk Matters More Than You Think
Discover the impact that your writing desk has on creativity, productivity, and the overall writing experience. This article explores how the design, organiz=sation, and ergonomics of your workspace can influence your mental clarity, focus, and creative flow. Learn why a well-chosen writing desk is more than just a piece of furniture—it’s a vital part of…
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Human Editors Vs Editing Softwares
Description: Discover the key differences between human editors and editing software. Learn why human editors are indispensable for nuanced, creative, and contextual editing, while software offers quick and affordable solutions for basic needs. Find out which is best for your writing.
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5 Techniques to Help You Develop Your Characters: Writing 101 with Heena R Pardeshi (Part 1)
Learn essential techniques for crafting dynamic and memorable characters in your writing. Explore strategies such as detailed character profiles, backstory exploration, and the use of symbolism and foreshadowing to bring your characters to life and captivate readers. Dive into the art of character development and elevate your storytelling craft with these practical tips and insights.
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10 Writing Lessons from Ray Bradbury’s Zen in the Art of Writing
Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling writing career with ten transformative lessons from Ray Bradbury’s Zen in the Art of Writing. Explore practical advice and heartfelt wisdom that will reignite your passion for the craft.
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2024 Writing Resolutions: Tips to Set Achievable Goals for Writers
Kickstart your 2024 writing journey with achievable resolutions! Discover practical tips and strategies in our comprehensive guide to setting and accomplishing your writing goals. From cultivating a consistent writing habit to embracing constructive feedback, learn how to enhance your writing skills and stay motivated throughout the year. Ideal for aspiring authors and seasoned writers alike.
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16 New Courses In Creative Writing
There was a time one had to spent hours trying to find a decent course on writing that would teach at least something on writing that would help a budding writer. Fast forward to today, there are so many new courses that it is getting increasingly difficult to choose from or even keep a tab…
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Copyright For Writers – Everything You Need To Know
Everything you need to know about copyrighting your work as a writer.
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10 Best Advice On Writing By Stephen King
Stephen King, for me, is the God of writing. He knows how to create believable characters that will make you feel all kinds of emotions (a wide, wide range of emotions at that), he creates genre-defining works and his stories are simply incomparable to any other on the planet (though I do know a couple…
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5 Tips To Write Great Sentences
Everyone wants to write great prose, but most fo the times they ignore the very thing that makes up the prose itself – sentences! In order to write great prose, you need to be able to write great sentences and in order to write great sentences, first you need to know what kind of sentences…
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3 Types Of Sentences That All Fiction Writers Must Know
Most of the writers, especially ESL Writers – English as Second Language Writers, face the problems of creative effective, sentences with great flow while writing a fictional story. On the surface it may not seem like a big problem, but when you really think about it, a sentence is practically the most basic unit in…
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Guided Writing Groups – Write With Me
I present to you Guided Writing Groups – 3 Tiers of Exclusive Writing Groups! In all the workshops I’ve conducted and having spoken to over a 100 budding writers, the main problem with each and everyone’s writing, that I have been able to identify so far are two: lack of motivation (or simply not knowing…
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Writing Vlog #2: Writing A Short Story From Scratch
In this video, I have tried to capture my process of writing a short story. If you are a new writer or are curious about how writing is done, then I am sure you’ll enjoy this video. I you are a veteran writer then I am sure you will be able to relate to it…
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7 Types Of Characters In Fiction
Characterisation is one of the most important elements of any story, long or short. If you don’t get the characterisation right, chances are that your story will fall flat on its face and no writer wants that to happen! So the best way to make sure that your story stays with the reader long before…
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Creating Realistic Characters
Creating Realistic Characters is an hour-long webinar on characterisation basics. I will be doing a follow-up Webinar with the advance techniques used for characterisation, so make sure you attend this one. Webinar Details Date: 5th December 2020Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (can go on till 12:30 pm) – Indian Standard Time Platform: YouTube LiveLink to the…