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I feel like my book is too small and I’m kind of just throwing all my ideas out too quick. Does this mean filler might be necessary?

Is it Ok to make up places if I want the reader to think it’s set in the real world?

Do readers not like a book if it's too dark and the characters almost never win?

Is it ok to reference something modern to give the reader a better idea of what something looks like if the book is set in the Middle Ages?

Is it bad if I sidetrack to a backstory that’s not really necessary but is interesting?

Will it be disappointing for the reader to not know who the main character is until the end?

How does one go about describing someone doing Naruto like hand symbols?

What is the structure and important points to cover in a first chapter?

Who are some examples of recent famous self-published authors? [closed]

What would you say is the best way to get a self published book popularized without making a blog?

Do I have to keep saying “_____ thought,”after I put italics?

Are the most successful authors like Stephen King and Jk Rowling all trade-published?

How do I make it clear that someone is going through something, like Obito and not like someone pushed through something? [closed]

Are you allowed to make references to things like Jedi or The Walking Dead (those are just examples) or do you need permission? [duplicate]

Can a book with a lot of action be annoying?

When is it okay to say the word “now” in a past tense story?

How long should a chapter be? Can it be too short or too long? [duplicate]

Is there an official name for a wooden spiked wall? [closed]

What do I do if I have no idea how to explain how something looks or even what it is?