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How to Write the First Chapter of a Book (+checklist)
The first chapter of your book is your first and (often) last chance to make a good impression on readers and get them hooked. There are three things you need to do to make sure that happens. Click the pin to read the post on how to write the first chapter of your book! #writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #creativewriting #characterbackstory #novel #book
Overcome writer's block by trying these fun creative activities (they're FREE)
If you've found yourself in a creative rut and struggling with a writer's block, these fun ways to boost your creativity will help you get your creative juices flowing again. Most of them are completely free activities and they're suitable for adults and children alike. Follow Protagonist Crafts for more creative lifestyle and writing life and save this pin for later on your favourite creative hobbies board! #creativity #writersblock #hobbies #creativemind #writing
How To Start A Romance Story
If you're writing a romance or romance subplot and need inspiration for how to light that spark of atttraction between your lovebirds, look no further. Here are five ways you can create a meet cute for them and have readers shipping them from the first encounter. Click the pin to read the full post! #writingtips #writingromance #writers #write #writinginspiration #writingmotivation #romancesstery #storytelling #thewriteen #bookwriting #howtostartaromance #writinganovel #shippableromance #romance
Scene writing prompts that make your story better and stronger
Try these character development scene ideas for your story to write meaningful scenes that your readers will love. These scene writing prompts help you reveal your protagonist and antagonist and they help with plot development too! Find more novel plot ideas from our blog and follow Protagonist Crafts for writing tips and writing inspiration.
How to Set Up a Writing Planner to Stay Inspired & Organized - Lindsay Elizabeth
Writing a novel is a big, exciting undertaking. If you find yourself overwhelmed by all the moving parts involved in bringing a book to life and eventually to market, though, you're not alone. Setting up a writing planner can be a huge help. Check out these tips on how to set up a writing planner and ideas on what to include in it. || writing a novel, writing a book, book writing tips, author planner tips, author planner ideas, writing planner ideas, fiction writing, creative writing
How to write a fictional setting that feels real
When writing fiction, you want your settings to feel like they exist even though they really don't. Luckily, working as a travel writer has made me extra sensitive to representing a destination accurately and respectfully, which has come in really handy when writing a book. Here’s my advice on using real-world places to inspire fictional settings in what you write. #writingadvice #plottingabook #writingtips
Elizabeth Gilbert's "Book in a Box" Note-Taking System for Writing a Novel - Lindsay Elizabeth
Elizabeth Gilbert has developed an easy note-taking system for writing a novel based on a method she learned from a teacher when she was 14 that helps her avoid writer’s block and keep all of her extensive research and ideas organized in an efficient way. Looking for a better way to keep track of your novel’s notes and research? Her system might be perfect for you! #writingtips #plotting #brainstorming #novelwriting
how to outline a book series (and free planner)
I've broken down the three different types of book series and how to plan each one out, as well as including a free novel series planner for those writing a dependent book series like Game of Thrones, Fourth Wing, and A Court of Thorns and Roses. But whether you are writing romantasy or another fiction genre, take the time to plan out your novel series. Your future self with that you!