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How To: Make An Original Character by howto_
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Highest Ranking: #1 in Non-Fiction [27.9.16] How many Kylies are there on this site? Do all of them have to have messy buns? Why does everyone love Starbucks so much? Why does every heroine have to have some sad back story? Why does everyone have to look like a model? Is there some really small gene pool that I don't know about which means everyone looks the same? Where's the fun in having a boring character?! Here's how to make a character that will surprise everyone.
One Hundred Fantasy Clichés That Really Need To Rest In Peace   by Timegear33
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From the same writer that pointed out some of the worst tropes in popular culture in A Hundred Clichés That Need To Die comes the much awaited sequel with a twist. See why the fantasy genre in fiction is extremely flawed and has numerous clichés that should kick the bucket.
Anti Mary-Sue Character Guide by seza123
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Here is just my list of tips of how to avoid creating/writing a Mary-Sue character. Take them as you wish. Greatest Achievements: #1 in non-fiction!!!
how not to write fanfiction by gestalts
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Just no, dudes. That is not the way to do it.
Learning English Grammar by fummieeee
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For easy and further understanding the components of English Grammar
Action Writing Tips by action
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A few shared tips and tricks to fire up those engines and get the creative juices pumping again, all to write the best action stories ever.
How to kill your writer's block with Tarot Cards by MeganKaneWrites
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Nothing sucks more than wanting to write but you're empty of ideas. Especially when you know your imagination works but it's just blocked up with writers flu. Here's a guide to unstick yourself by using Tarot cards to build a story. This could aid you in new ideas or just be a fun writing exercise to work those creative muscles. You don't have to believe in magic to use them but you do need to own a deck to follow the tasks in this book. This book uses established writers' story structure tips and adds the fun of tarot cards. The last chapter has a quick how-to on personal readings. Updated 01/05/2020 Added a few things since I've developed more with my cards and study.
Hook Your Reader by J-D-Jacobs
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[ON HOLD] Nobody will ever know how incredible your book is if they don't read it. And for that you need a hook. A unique opening line that touches the core of the story, that temptingly hints to what they'll find inside, that compels your reader to read on. Here are ten tips to hook your reader and get more reads.
Write Better: Tips and tricks by WriterKellie
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The guide for aspiring fiction writers who want to improve, sharpen, review, and/or learn. Warning! This book encourages editing and contains many tips that often require revision. Practice makes perfect, and it's good to workout your mental muscles. The more you do now, the better your writing will be later (because you'll correct yourself *before* you get it on paper). If you think your writing is perfect or you're lazy or unwilling to try new shoes on your baby, just turn away now. You'll find this guide about as useful as hoarding frozen peas.
Edit like an Editor: A Wattpad Featured Guide ✔ by jgfairytales
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*A WATTPAD FEATURED GUIDE* *Highest Ranking #5 in Non-Fiction's HOT List* *Ranked #1 in #how-to, #1 in #editor, #1 in #publishing, and #1 in #grammar* • Do you find yourself with too many typos? • Do grammar and spelling tools not always find your slip-ups? • Is English grammar just not your thing? • Are you a victim of writer's block? • Do your characters' personalities fall flat? • Is your dialogue boring? • Do you need help staying consistent with your points-of-view? • Are you struggling with choosing the best genre for your work? • Have you finished your first draft and don't know where to go from there? • Are you in the bulk of your revising stage and could use some guidance? jgfairytales has compiled this guidebook together through her experience as an editorial freelancer and Wattpad editor and critic. She knows what the Wattpad writer struggles with. She wants to help you learn how to avoid those slip-ups again, and she does so with easy-to-understand writing. Learn how to edit your work like an editor through these chapters full of detailed explanations, examples, guides, tips, and practice questions from yours truly. After reading this guidebook, you will walk away with an understanding of (American) English grammar and the confidence to comfortably edit your own work. The end goal for every writer is, of course, publication. jgfairytales even has a few tips for you to reach that goal and how to stay on track. jgfairytales has grown as an editor and critic from college courses, textbooks, guidebooks, editing and critiquing others' work, and editing her work. All references used will be cited, so you may also refer to them if you wish to. Copyright: All Rights Reserved by Jennifer Gioia Rowland © 2016-2018; © 2024 However, where credit is given, the copyright is (CC) Attribution-ShareAlike.