Book overview – Cowriting with ChatGPT, J. Thorn
A short overview of J. Thorn’s life hack manual, Cowriting with ChatGPT, about using ChatGPT to help authors with story development.
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5 Steps to Fight Author Fade
Today, we are going to tackle a delicate subject which I have dubbed “Author Fade.” What is it? How do
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How to Write a Strong Novel Synopsis (and Why You Should)
A synopsis is a useful tool for authors and a necessary one to attract an agent or publisher. Use these tips to make the process easier.
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12 Great Ways to Find Story Ideas
Let’s go over twelve great ways to find story ideas for your story idea notebook. Never face the blinking cursor of doom again.
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Who Is Your Ideal Reader Avatar?
The number one factor for writing success—other than writing a great book—is connecting with your ideal reader avatar.
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Finding Your Mirror Moment
The mirror moment in a story is when the main character experiences a moment of clarity that pushes them to change direction. It is the turning point.
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Make a Scene in a Good Way
Scenes are the building blocks of novel writing. If you master writing scenes, your stories will be unputdownable. Riveting. Engaging.
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Fear and Desire, Keys to Conflict
Figuring out your characters’ fears and deepest needs and desires is a key to characterization and generating conflict for your plot.
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Five Things Authors Should Quit Doing
Time is our most precious commodity, but we spend too much time on stuff that holds us back. Here are five things authors should quit doing.