✍️ Writing Lessons

Short and practical lessons that will improve your writing.

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Kurt Vonnegut's 8 Writing Rules

How To Fight Distractions While Writing

Stephen King's Guide To Writing Description

What The Hardy Boys Can Teach You About Writing

The 4 Step Recipe for a Best-Selling Novel

The Importance of a Writing Reset

George Orwell's 6 Writing Rules

An Unorthodox Way To Improve Your Writing

Why You Should Consider Speed And Density In Your Writing

What Is A Controlling Idea?

Architects vs. Gardeners

Character vs. Characterization

The "Therefore, But" Rule of Storytelling

Make Sure Every Chapter Does This

10 Questions That Will Help You Create Characters

How To Get Your Readers to Keep Reading

What is 'Deus Ex Machina'?

9 First Sentences Every Writer Must Know

How To Captivate Readers From The Beginning ("In Medias Res")

4 Tips For Writing Your First draft

What is a Protagonist?

Don't Make These Mistakes In Your First Chapter

How to Write Exposition Without Boring Your Readers

18 Tips for New Writers

What is a Foil Character?

What is an Inciting Incident?