#Writing Don&039;ts

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How to Improve Writing Skills for Free

How to Improve Writing Skills How to Improve Writing Skills: Unleashing the Power of Effective Communication How to Improve Writing Skills: Unleashing the Power of Effective Communication Introduction In a world driven by communication, mastering the art of writing is essential. This article explores the nuances of writing skills and delves into the significance of effective communication…

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How to Plot a Novel (Or Not)

My goal is to have my plot mostly finalized by Halloween and dive into NaNoWriMo on November 1st. I want to finish my work in progress, so I have a goal of 50,000 words for the month. It's a lofty goal, sure, but I'm excited to get started.

Currently, the major goal of my writing life is to finish a draft of my third novel, tentatively titled Lightning Strikes. To do that, I need to develop and stick to a writing schedule, and I know I’ve talked about that at nauseum. Luckily for me, NaNoWriMo is “write” around the corner (haha, get it?). NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month and it takes place every November. There’s plenty of…

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Writing that First Chapter: 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Starting Your Novel – Written By Anne R. Allen

Writing that First Chapter: 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Starting Your Novel – Written By Anne R. Allen

Anne R. Allen’s new post informs us about 10 Do’s and Don’ts for starting a novel. Thanks so much for helping young authors with your blog post, Anne. I’m convinced that’s very helpful – and not only to young authors.

I’ve had questions from several writers recently about how to approach a first chapter. New writers hear so many rules about what they must do in the first line, first paragraph,…

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Dos And Don'ts Of Writing Opening Scenes

Dos And Don’ts Of Writing Opening Scenes

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: each scene is unique from the rest. However, cliches and tropes are everywhere. There’s nothing wrong with them as long as they’re used in a unique way, a special way that tricks your readers into thinking it’s never been done before. With that said, there are some dos and don’ts of writing opening scenes.

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Start with the story you’re currently…

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What things you should avoid in a work E-mail?

All the emails that you send and receive are seen by your employer. The type of things you write in emails can create a lasting impression in the mind of your boss. Most importantly, do not use your work email for your personal mails. Avoid using the professional emailto send or share casual stuff with your friends and family. Only access it to communicate work-related messages. A wrong email can…

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Five Don'ts for World Building

Five Don’ts for World Building

Now, all month we have talked about world building here at OWS. We talked about the basics, diversity and world building, adding depth, and which questions to ask while world building. Today, let’s talk about some don’ts to avoid because good world building is not just what to do, but what not to do.

Don’t forget about the every day. Include details about your characters’ daily lives. What do…

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Five Don'ts for World Building

Five Don’ts for World Building

Now, all month we have talked about world building here at OWS. We talked about the basics, diversity and world building, adding depth, and which questions to ask while world building. Today, let’s talk about some don’ts to avoid because good world building is not just what to do, but what not to do.

Don’t forget about the every day. Include details about your characters’ daily lives. What do…

[plumdwarf]

Do's and Don'ts for Writing the Query Letter

Do’s and Don’ts for Writing the Query Letter

So last week we broke down the query letter paragraph by paragraph, but I wanted to talk a little more about query letters today. Query letters are so crucial and important to get right. So today let’s talk about dos and don’ts for writing the query letter.

Do personalize. Always personalize your greeting. Research agents before you query and show you’ve done your research. Agents will appreciate…

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Do's and Don'ts for Writing the Query Letter

Do’s and Don’ts for Writing the Query Letter

So last week we broke down the query letter paragraph by paragraph, but I wanted to talk a little more about query letters today. Query letters are so crucial and important to get right. So today let’s talk about dos and don’ts for writing the query letter.

Do personalize. Always personalize your greeting. Research agents before you query and show you’ve done your research. Agents will appreciate…