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Are subplots necessary for a successful story?
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Do too many scenes exhaust the reader?
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As a discovery writer, how do I complete an unfinished novel (which has highly diverged from the original plot ) after a time-gap?
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How about a story as a series of anecdotes?
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I feel like most of my characters are the same, what can I do?
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How to describe a characters clothing? [closed]
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How to write characters doing illogical things in a believable way?
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Is it appropriate to credit someone with a quote if I am not absolutely sure they are the source?
Awarded Sep 14 at 18:05
Should you only use colons and periods in dialogues?
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Can I conceal an antihero's insanity - and should I?
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How can I write a thesis statement and stay on topic in a persuasive essay?
Awarded Sep 11 at 3:15
Writing a love interest for my hero
Awarded Sep 10 at 12:35
Leaving wiggling room for your characters while avoiding contradictions
Awarded Sep 9 at 16:45
When documenting Python, when should I use docstrings and when should I use comments?
Awarded Sep 8 at 22:20
Is there a “right” way to interpret a novel? If so, how do we make sure our novel is interpreted correctly?
Awarded Sep 8 at 20:55
If I mention a fictional character in a paper will I need any citations or references?
Awarded Sep 7 at 11:00
What makes an ending “happy”?
Awarded Sep 6 at 11:25
How can I convey that my viewpoint character is lying?
Awarded Sep 6 at 7:00
How can I hint that my character isn't real?
Awarded Sep 5 at 20:20
Handling a small detail the POV character would not notice
Awarded Sep 4 at 19:10
Is there any difference between these two sentences? (Adverbs)
Awarded Sep 4 at 17:20
How to write dates shown on screen
Awarded Sep 4 at 17:00
'This one' as a pronoun
Awarded Sep 4 at 16:40
How do you prevent whiplash when transitioning between comedy and tragedy?
Awarded Sep 4 at 15:50
Use of past tense in a book about the future
Awarded Sep 4 at 13:50
How do we know if a dialogue sounds unnatural without asking for feedback?
Awarded Sep 3 at 7:05
How to display a duet in lyrics?
Awarded Sep 2 at 11:50
Using font to highlight a god's speech in dialogue
Awarded Sep 2 at 0:15
How can I portray a character with no fear of death, without them sounding utterly bored?
Awarded Sep 1 at 15:50
Don't look at what I did there
Awarded Aug 29 at 12:40
Spicing up a moment of peace
Awarded Aug 29 at 12:15
How do I portray irrational anger in first person?
Awarded Aug 28 at 16:20
Third person multiple pov in a crime mystery
Awarded Aug 28 at 7:35
ISBN and international translations for sale in another country
Awarded Aug 28 at 0:25
Should I use the words “pyromancy” and “necromancy” even if they don't mean what people think they do?
Awarded Aug 27 at 18:10
To what extent should we fear giving offense? [closed]
Awarded Aug 27 at 7:55
Should I stick with American terminology in my English set young adult book?
Awarded Aug 26 at 14:35
What should come first—characters or plot?
Awarded Aug 26 at 10:50
What to do when characters disagree with the plot?
Awarded Aug 25 at 22:20
How to organize ideas to start writing a novel?
Awarded Aug 25 at 17:00
Dropping subtle hints about a character's sexuality
Awarded Aug 25 at 12:20
Is character arc or character development more important (assuming they are in conflict?)
Awarded Aug 24 at 16:00
Word for this behavior? Frustrated exhale through the nose [closed]
Awarded Aug 23 at 20:35
When do I successfully kill off an important secondary main character… in a series of five books?
Awarded Aug 23 at 18:15
Is this kind of description not recommended?
Awarded Aug 23 at 16:25
Compelling story with the world as a villain
Awarded Aug 22 at 13:50
Avoiding racist tropes in fantasy
Awarded Aug 21 at 10:45
Are illustrations in novels frowned upon?
Awarded Aug 20 at 11:45
Referencing, but not using, trademarked characters
Awarded Aug 19 at 13:20
Is there such a thing as too inconvenient?
Awarded Aug 19 at 9:55
Do living authors still get paid royalties for their old work?
Awarded Aug 19 at 6:55
Deciding the setting: real or invented?
Awarded Aug 17 at 4:30
What's the point of writing that I know will never be used or read?
Awarded Aug 16 at 10:40
Do I need to start off my book by describing the character's “normal world”?
Awarded Aug 16 at 9:10
Prepare for more after the “ending”?
Awarded Aug 16 at 7:30
Self Editing tips/tricks
Awarded Aug 15 at 19:25
Shifting tenses in the middle of narration
Awarded Aug 15 at 18:15
Is there a name for the technique in songs/poems, where the rhyming pattern primes the listener for a certain line, which never comes?
Awarded Aug 15 at 13:35
How to cite the source when paraphrasing/summarizing in Chicago-Turabian style
Awarded Aug 14 at 22:00
Should I use the terms “people” “person” “man” and “woman” in fantasy setting?
Awarded Aug 14 at 12:40
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