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Streamline your writing with our concise 25-page book outline template!

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Stay organized to reveal your character’s motives and traits!

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How to Storyboard a Novel: A Comprehensive Guide for Authors

How to Storyboard a Novel: A Comprehensive Guide for Authors

by P.J McNulty | Oct 15, 2025 | Fiction, Pre-Writing

Learning how to storyboard a novel can be deeply helpful in the beginning stages of writing. In writing, storyboarding is a practical method for planning narratives. Initially used in filmmaking, it’s now also applied to novel writing. Storyboarding involves...
How to Self-Publish a Novel: A Start to Finish Guide

How to Self-Publish a Novel: A Start to Finish Guide

by Hannah Lee Kidder | Sep 22, 2025 | Fiction, Publishing

When I first set out to learn how to self-publish a novel, I had no idea just how much was involved beyond finishing the manuscript. I had poured months into writing my story. Long nights spent developing characters, weaving plot twists, and revising until the words...
Story Structure: 3 Proven Templates for Timeless Storytelling

Story Structure: 3 Proven Templates for Timeless Storytelling

by R.E. Vance | Sep 2, 2025 | Fiction, Writing

Your story structure does matter. Get this right, and your readers will definitely see the difference. If your book doesn’t have a cohesive structure…they may not be back for more. A story structure is the framework that gives your narrative shape and...
What Is Biblical Fiction? How To Write Compelling Stories

What Is Biblical Fiction? How To Write Compelling Stories

by Sarah Rexford | Aug 15, 2025 | Creative Writing, Fiction

What is biblical fiction, and how can you publish Christian books in this genre? Biblical fiction is a genre that is taking the world by storm, both via television shows and their books. Christian publishers have been churning out books in this genre, such as the...
Sherlock Holmes Books In Order: How To Actually Read Them

Sherlock Holmes Books In Order: How To Actually Read Them

by Sarah Rexford | Aug 14, 2025 | Fiction, Writing

Reading the Sherlock Holmes books in order can make a captivating reading list. I still remember sitting on my best friend’s bedroom floor, the BBC Sherlock series playing from her laptop, absolutely entranced by the character.  But, my love for the series didn’t...
What Is Commercial Fiction? How To Write To Stand Out

What Is Commercial Fiction? How To Write To Stand Out

by Sarah Rexford | Aug 11, 2025 | Fiction, Writing

Commercial fiction and upmarket fiction can feel like confusing genres to differentiate, but they each have unique aspects that resonate with their intended audiences. Learn more about upmarket fiction here, as today we’re focusing on the commercial genre! I...
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