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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
I have too much exposition in my stories. What to do?
Awarded Mar 16, 2021 at 23:55
How do you say that a land is desolate without telling it literally in a poem?
Awarded Mar 1, 2021 at 6:22
What level of understanding should you have of Quantum Physics to write a hard science fiction novel?
Awarded Mar 1, 2021 at 0:21
Is it necessary to add "had" in past tense narration when it's clear we're talking about the past?
Awarded Feb 27, 2021 at 12:02
What defines a Fairy Tale versus typical Fantasy?
Awarded Feb 12, 2021 at 11:12
Is my story too similar to others?
Awarded Jan 28, 2021 at 23:56
Multiple characters without names: how to address
Awarded Jan 22, 2021 at 23:11
What is the correct way to use semicolons vs. commas vs. em dashes?
Awarded Jan 21, 2021 at 3:46
Is it necessary to include humans in a world to make the world seem more grounded and realistic?
Awarded Jan 19, 2021 at 17:21
How can I write a bigoted narrator while making it clear he is wrong?
Awarded Jan 1, 2021 at 20:31
How do you write a story with someone else overseas?
Awarded Dec 24, 2020 at 3:57
Article I wrote has been published under another name - should I raise this with the publisher?
Awarded Dec 17, 2020 at 3:28
Is it okay to quote a saying, even if i don't know who said it?
Awarded Dec 16, 2020 at 2:16
Is an overview clearer when outlined with bullet points, or when written in paragraphs?
Awarded Dec 6, 2020 at 15:35
What qualifies for an antagonist?
Awarded Nov 20, 2020 at 14:48
Giving journeys a sense of scale
Awarded Nov 10, 2020 at 7:52
Got a message from an Author Liaison representative representing Webnovel about the story I wrote. Any advice?
Awarded Oct 31, 2020 at 8:42
How best to describe multiple alien species in a short amount of time?
Awarded Oct 16, 2020 at 21:26
As an author, can I afford to get emotionally attached to my work?
Awarded Oct 15, 2020 at 8:34
Should my main character make a ginormous mistake?
Awarded Oct 4, 2020 at 18:05
How to cut down on using too many pronouns (he, she, his etc.) while writing paragraphs (fiction)
Awarded Oct 2, 2020 at 17:15
What are some signs of a chosen one nebulous enough that they can be mistaken?
Awarded Sep 29, 2020 at 4:34
Is it a bad writing practice to start sentences with a verb?
Awarded Sep 14, 2020 at 16:07
How to clearly distinguish the settings of different scenes from each other, and make them "feel" different?
Awarded Sep 9, 2020 at 19:53
How to write a scene in third person limited when the POV character is not in it?
Awarded Aug 26, 2020 at 8:25
Should I rigorously follow 15 beat structure for writing my novels?
Awarded Aug 26, 2020 at 8:25
Should a flashback be in past tense or past perfect?
Awarded Aug 9, 2020 at 1:11
What's the difference between Deus Ex Machina and coincidence?
Awarded Aug 6, 2020 at 12:31
How can I write complex and believable characters?
Awarded Jul 24, 2020 at 17:06
Can I have a non-living thing with its own perspective?
Awarded Jul 21, 2020 at 15:55
My story moves too fast
Awarded Jul 20, 2020 at 7:16
What are the key elements of a humor story?
Awarded Jul 16, 2020 at 23:33
How to stick to your vision when you’re highly suggestible?
Awarded Jul 8, 2020 at 21:17
Using time travel without creating plot holes
Awarded Jun 30, 2020 at 12:55
What is the fastest way to make an editor hate me?
Awarded Jun 27, 2020 at 7:05
It is unprofessional to use double exclamation marks and CAPS in a product or service?
Awarded Jun 26, 2020 at 15:31
Should I use acronyms in dialogues before telling the readers what it stands for in fiction?
Awarded May 29, 2020 at 2:46
How can I show time passing with no way to measure time?
Awarded May 19, 2020 at 13:10
How to "show" a "Yes" head confirmation
Awarded May 1, 2020 at 2:45
How would I go about censoring adult language in my book?
Awarded Apr 26, 2020 at 15:05
Should I include an appendix to reference words of an in-universe language for a fantasy novel?
Awarded Apr 15, 2020 at 19:50
Should a piece of fiction be made of 100% concise writing?
Awarded Apr 11, 2020 at 22:50
Past vs. present tense when referring to a fictional character
Awarded Mar 18, 2020 at 12:20
Repeated Use of Short Sentences
Awarded Mar 9, 2020 at 7:00
How to convey (screaming) hysterics in dialogue
Awarded Feb 25, 2020 at 19:35
Citing two sources in one sentence
Awarded Feb 18, 2020 at 0:50
Can you legally write a book based on technical concepts that someone else’s coined?
Awarded Feb 10, 2020 at 20:25
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