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Why is it generally important to be consistent with the tone and style of writing?
Awarded Sep 23 at 22:40
Given two alternative, strong endings to a novel, how to decide which one to use?
Awarded Sep 16 at 19:25
When do I need a new ISBN?
Awarded Sep 11 at 18:42
How can I make my book longer without it feeling like padding, while also not significantly changing the plot?
Awarded Aug 3 at 1:41
I can't afford an editor because my book is too long! What should I do?
Awarded Jul 15 at 2:06
How should I designate a break in a sentence to display a code segment?
Awarded Jun 13 at 15:56
How to describe a diverse set of characters without falling into purple prose or exoticism?
Awarded May 9 at 2:11
How do you prevent yourself from neglecting scientific accuracy in a sci-fi-fantasy story without telling?
Awarded Mar 16 at 4:28
Effectively conveying an unreliable narrator
Awarded Mar 16 at 2:05
When should you reveal the motivations of a villain?
Awarded Mar 13 at 16:32
My characters either feel clichéd or don't have distinct voices or mannerisms, does that need fixing and if so how?
Awarded Mar 8 at 5:17
How do you ensure that a red herring doesn't violate Chekhov's gun?
Awarded Mar 4 at 20:04
How do you get out of a corner when plotting yourself into a corner?
Awarded Mar 2 at 13:45
Are deity/god names protected by copyright or trademark?
Awarded Feb 21 at 16:52
How to write a character that has a speech disorder (stuttering)?
Awarded Jan 16 at 20:00
Is it okay for the male and female characters in your story to sound the same?
Awarded Jan 10 at 23:01
Must every sentence be 25 words or less?
Awarded Dec 24, 2022 at 23:15
How do you add LGBT characters in your story in an organic fashion without coming off as "pandering"?
Awarded Dec 21, 2022 at 18:37
Jumping on the Zombie bandwagon
Awarded Dec 20, 2022 at 17:17
Do I need to create fictional places to make things work?
Awarded Nov 13, 2022 at 16:41
Would a full service print-on-demand (PoD) company include a literary agent?
Awarded Oct 20, 2022 at 15:49
Is there a method to determining how many books long your series needs to be?
Awarded Sep 6, 2022 at 17:57
What do "p" and "pp" mean in the context of an index?
Awarded Aug 16, 2022 at 18:41
When is it too late to introduce major characters?
Awarded Jul 31, 2022 at 21:06
How to push through your inner critic
Awarded Jul 15, 2022 at 1:25
What does (beat) refer to in a script and what other elements can we put instead of (beat)?
Awarded Jul 14, 2022 at 21:25
Which is more readable - array of ints or int array?
Awarded Jun 29, 2022 at 15:10
Is there a word for something that is structured like a parody, but utilizes an idealized or improved version of the original context?
Awarded Jun 16, 2022 at 18:18
How can I recover from negative comments after releasing my book?
Awarded Jun 15, 2022 at 22:56
Do living authors still get paid royalties for their old work?
Awarded May 12, 2022 at 11:26
How to include deliberate inconsistencies without it seeming like lazy or bad writing?
Awarded May 4, 2022 at 16:03
Grammarly editing my effects, should I keep them or listen to Grammarly?
Awarded May 1, 2022 at 13:16
Alternatives to raising eyebrows to show surprise
Awarded May 1, 2022 at 12:17
When do you reveal a backstory of a character?
Awarded Apr 30, 2022 at 11:26
How to show characters learning something in a non-boring way?
Awarded Apr 28, 2022 at 17:26
Is it ok to introduce something in a flashback if you forgot to introduce or foreshadow it before?
Awarded Apr 9, 2022 at 6:25
How do you show a wolf howling in a comic book panel if the wolf isn't visible?
Awarded Apr 1, 2022 at 20:03
Foregoing the background in comic books
Awarded Mar 24, 2022 at 3:25
Do poets care about the meter when writing for the first time?
Awarded Feb 16, 2022 at 1:32
How do you make characters sound like non-native English speakers without using any grammar error in their dialogues?
Awarded Feb 7, 2022 at 5:41
Why are clichés discouraged in fiction writing?
Awarded Jan 31, 2022 at 17:27
How do you cover an F1 race in a comic book?
Awarded Jan 24, 2022 at 14:22
Is there a difference between historical fiction and creative non-fiction?
Awarded Dec 24, 2021 at 16:52
What to avoid when writing distant and inconsequential POVs?
Awarded Dec 15, 2021 at 14:28
How can I avoid overusing "I" and "I'm" in a first person short story?
Awarded Dec 10, 2021 at 17:34
How can I flavour quote-only dialogue?
Awarded Nov 24, 2021 at 15:10
What makes an ending tragic?
Awarded Nov 19, 2021 at 19:26
Is it bad writing or bad story telling if first person narrative contains more information than the narrator knows?
Awarded Nov 7, 2021 at 15:48
"Lack of [plural]": should accompanying verb be singular or plural?
Awarded Sep 28, 2021 at 13:56
Should you publish your book online for feedback?
Awarded Sep 18, 2021 at 0:17
How do you tell your reader that a number is a numerologically important number?
Awarded Jul 30, 2021 at 0:01
What is the process of creating a word using Latin and Greek word parts?
Awarded Jul 27, 2021 at 21:53
How and where should you explain how the physical laws of your sci-fi universe significantly differ from the real world?
Awarded Jul 23, 2021 at 17:41
Is it ok to hide main motive of the character throughout the book?
Awarded Jul 19, 2021 at 19:10
Should I use the term vis-à-vis? How should I decide when to use/avoid a term?
Awarded Jul 6, 2021 at 12:03
How do you insert lyrics into a novel?
Awarded May 10, 2021 at 2:33
Regarding the writing of non-canon works in your own universe
Awarded Apr 10, 2021 at 17:11
How can you prevent your work from getting stolen?
Awarded Apr 5, 2021 at 18:00
How do I write from a girl's POV?
Awarded Mar 31, 2021 at 22:57
I have three dead-end chapters. Should I keep them or remove them?
Awarded Mar 28, 2021 at 21:07
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