What is the best way to start writing a story?

What is the best way to start writing a story?

Question from a writer: What is the best way to start writing a story? Here are six tried-and-true ways to start a story: You can begin “in medias res,” or in the middle of the action. You can begin with a character in a strange or tense situation. You can begin with...

What should fiction writers blog about?

Question from a Quora follower: What should fiction writers blog about? It depends upon your audience, but readers tend to be interested in the writing process and particular challenges you’ve faced in your writing life. I also try to blog about other authors...
Online Novel Writing Course 2017

Online Novel Writing Course 2017

Do you want to write or finish your novel in 2017? Then the Book Doctor’s online novel writing course Plot Like a Pro is for you. Learn how to plot and structure your novel in this eight-week online course. You’ll get 20 video lectures, written lectures,...

6 Essential Tools for Writers

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