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Euphonics: This Writing Technique Will Make Your Readers Fall in Love With Your Sentences

Two of the most vital skills you should focus on as a writer are how to tell a story that satisfies readers and how to develop compelling characters. But once you’ve got that figured out, aren’t there other writing techniques, more subtle perhaps, that draw readers in and make stories shine?

There are. And one of those writing techniques is called euphonics.

Rayne Hall, author of the Writer’s Craft series, defines euphonics as “the use of sound devices for prose writing.” The dictionary definition of euphonic expands on that to include “a harmonious succession of words having a pleasing sound.”

Understanding this writing technique and applying it to your sentences will make your readers fall in love with your writing!

The Ordinary World: The First Step in the Hero’s Journey

by David Safford | 1 Comment

Have you heard the story of the orphan boy living in the cupboard under the stairs?

Or perhaps the story of the girl in District 12 (the crappiest District) who would not only survive an unwinnable deathmatch, but become a symbol of liberty?

Maybe you’ve heard of the baby boy who was going to die in a mass genocide, but whose mother put him in a basket and sent him down the Nile River . . .

If you didn’t catch those, here they are in order: Harry Potter, Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games), and . . . Moses.

And all these stories follow the same classic story structure.

The Write Structure Reviews: Will The Write Structure Help You Write a Great Book?

by Joe Bunting | 0 Comments

I published my new book, The Write Structure, last week, and it’s been amazing to see the response.

People are getting so much out of the book. It’s always an honor to get the chance to help people with their writing, but it’s even more rewarding when the help is making a huge difference.

But does it work? And will it actually help you with your writing?

Should I Use a Pen Name? Carole Wolfe on Writing Under a Pen Name

by Sarah Gribble | 0 Comments

What do Lewis Carrol, Mark Twain, and Dr. Seuss have in common? They all wrote under a pen name.

Those are some pretty big names, so it really makes a writer wonder: Should I use a pen name?

Hero’s Journey Themes: 5 Essential Themes That Will Thrill Your Readers

by David Safford | 0 Comments

They say opposites attract. That holds true, even in a Hero’s Journey story.

And while you may craft opposing characters who find themselves attracted to one another, you would be wise to study these universal relationships—also known as themes—that great stories have utilized for generations to the benefit of their readers.

Here are the five essential Hero’s Journey themes that will thrill your readers!

How to Prepare for NaNoWriMo: 4 Easy Ways to Get Ready NOW

by Emily Wenstrom | 21 Comments

You might be thinking, “National Novel Writing Month is two months away. Why should I think about how to prepare for NaNoWriMo now?”

Completing the NaNoWriMo challenge is no small feat—it can take years to complete a novel, and yet those who step up for NaNoWriMo each year complete an entire first draft in just a month. This averages out to 1,667 words each day (you can download and print the official NaNoWriMo calendar here).

The official rules for NaNoWriMo state that writers are not permitted to start writing until November 1. But that doesn’t mean you have to just sit and wait. You can prepare for it!

Before the month of November, take advantage of the free time you have for some NaNoWriMo prep work.

By following these four ways, you can succeed (and have fun writing) when the time of year to meet your NaNoWriMo goals comes.

How to Get Writing Ideas: 9 Guaranteed Ways to Inspire Your Next Book

by Katie Axelson | 39 Comments

You’ve finally carved out a spare moment to write, you open up a blank document, and set your fingers on the keys. But then nothing comes. You check Facebook thinking maybe something there will be inspiring. No luck. You wonder if your muse is hiding under the stack of dirty dishes so you clean every bit of grime you can find and still come up empty. You’re at a loss for ideas and your writing time is dwindling quickly.

Fear Setting: How to Overcome Your Fear of Writing

by David Safford | 0 Comments

If you’re not finishing your writing, it’s because of fear. Fear is far more influential than we like to think. We like to believe that we’re not succumbing to fears because we are good at goal-setting, or perhaps we stick to a writing schedule of some kind.

Yet fear is insidious. It is subtle. It speaks with voices you can’t hear, and unless you weed those voices from your psyche, they will forever impede your writing dreams.

Here’s how to overcome your fears and finish your writing with confidence!

What I Learned From Launching a Book

by J. D. Edwin | 0 Comments

Have you ever tried launching a book? Does the idea alone intimidate you, or make you feel completely lost?

When launching a book, there’s a lot to learn. Not surprisingly, the best advice comes from writers who have experience in this.

This post is a special segment from author J.D. Edwin. In it, she shares her personal experience about launching her book Headspace, filled with all the essential details you should keep in mind while launching your book.

How to Write Action Scenes That Add Suspense to a Story

by Joslyn Chase | 0 Comments

You sit down, ready to write, and you’re excited because this scene is going to be full of terrific action-packed conflict to grab your reader. But then you wonder, do you even know how to write action scenes?

Are plot points and blow-by-blow action really what keeps readers turning pages? Do you know how to write the kind of action that will add suspense to the story, rev your readers’ heart rate, and leave them dying to know what happens next?

Creating an action scene that works on screen is difficult. Creating an action scene that works on the page might be an even steeper challenge!

Luckily, there are writing strategies to help you write an action scene with skill.

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