There are no great stories without great characters. Great characters feel real, which makes their stories feel real. Here's why it matters.
There are no great stories without great characters. Great characters feel real, which makes their stories feel real. Here's why it matters.
Do all your characters sound the same?You are losing readers. Read this to make all your dialogue rapid-fire and intense.
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What are the best science fiction reads in 2018? This list has it all - wormholes, grimdark, Douglas Adams-style humor, and the very latest mind-bending scifi books.
What are the 12 most common mistakes authors make? I interviewed professional editors to find out...
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