Fiction Writing

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Dialogue writing requires a good ear but you can learn how to write dialogue that sings with practice. Read 7 tips for great conversation.

What are story conflicts? How do you use conflict in a book to make your novel a best-selling page-turner? Read about the 6 major types of story conflict.

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Great plot twist ideas keep novels and short stories alive with narrative tension and potential. Read examples and tips for crafting excellent twists.

It's impossible to figure out how to outline any one aspect of your story in isolation. Instead, learn 3 ways to "bob and weave" from one to the next.

Fans of fictional franchises sometimes like to put their literature skills to work and make stories about their favorite media called "fanfiction." But how do you write a good fanfiction? Here's how.

Memorable heroes require memorable villains. But what separates "great & terrible" villains from insipid ones? To help answer this question, we at Career Authors proudly present The Villain Checklist: Character Engineering for Writers

I hope that you will take away the idea that learning how to structure your novel, and coming up with a plan before starting to write a novel or a short story, or any kind of fictional work, will save you a tremendous amount of time later on.