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Katie Collom

Crafting Complex Characters: The Big Five Dimensions of Believable Characters

The ‘Big Five’ is one of the tried-and-true methods for creating fictional people that feel real. Writing believable characters can be tough, which is why it’s important to take your time crafting characters that leap off the page.  An unbelievable character can pull your reader out of the story or, worse, cause them to put […]

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Simple Tips To Help You Write an Attention-Grabbing Cover Letter

A cover letter for your book is one of the most important parts of the publishing process if you want to pursue the traditional publishing route. The first thing agents and publishers will see when they open your submission packet is your cover letter. The cover letter for your book is the best chance you

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Create a Rock-solid Outline for Your Novel With These 3 Simple Steps

Working as a plotter, pantser, or plantser are all legitimate approaches to writing. However, creating an outline for your novel—even a small one—can be helpful at any stage of the process and to every type of writer. You may find that outlining your novel beforehand makes your daily writing habit easier to maintain. Or perhaps

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