The Secret Ingredient in Every Rom-Com (or Buddy Comedy) | Story Lab - Holly Schindler Get more from Story Lab - Holly Schindler on Patreon

The secret to every rom-com or buddy comedy? The comic clash: www.patreon.com/posts/secret...

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Started #typesetting He's Not for Me last night, and I'm not sure my font choices are final but I'm so excited to see it looking like a real book! Can't wait to share with you guys #authorlife #writingabook #romancewriter #mmromance

Worries are a GREAT way to show character change and development.

Worries are only one part of the internal monologue: youtu.be/gP8CFMxtEbs?...

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Where do you like to travel when you read?

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Trust the process. It may be chaos, but it works

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My characters and I are often fighting, but ultimately one of us comes out on top.

Who do you think usually wins?

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The internal monologue is often what makes your main character feel REAL.

All about what an internal monologue is, how it falls flat, & how to make it work: youtu.be/gP8CFMxtEbs?...

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My characters hating what I do to them. Aww their lives are so hard..

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first draft in 50 days: midpoint check-in spoiler: it's going well?!?

I’m halfway through writing my first draft in 50 days. here’s how it’s going, along with some of my lessons learned ➡️

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Key Elements in Your Book's Last Act: Action Over Declaration I Have an Idea for a Novel. Now What???

It's not enough for your main character to declare they've changed in your book's last act...they have to SHOW how they've changed:

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Yep, chapter breaks can absolutely fix pacing issues in your novel.

Full chapter break video: youtu.be/yOsM3FTRcmw?...

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There is a thin line between a diagnosis and creativity.

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Wrote 1971 words in draft 1 book 2. About halfway through! Also reorganized a few of the first chapters for flow which was a PROCESS. Hoping those changes hold up to the end. #writingcommunity #indieauthor #fantasybooks #writingabook

I always underestimate just how much energy and time a launch takes. I didn't mean to neglect stories but I did. I am getting stuff finished

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Need a simple fix to make your scene feel REAL? Provide one physical sensation.

My 3-ingredient recipe for strong scene openers: youtu.be/z219Yq19dDM?...

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Tenacity, Patience, and Perseverance – The Real Triple Threat by Laura Frost It is said that only three percent of people who set out to write a novel eventually complete it. Of those who write, “The End,” less than one percent get p

Today on LBB! Tenacity, Patience, and Perseverance – The Real Triple Threat, a guest post by Laura Frost. Learn more about writing a novel here: laurasbooksandblogs.com/tenacity-pat... #essay #guestpost #writingtips #writing #writingabook #indieauthors #seekingsasha #bookblog

A neon sign in front of a brick wall that reads, "LAUGH."

If you've been studying writing, you know about the main character's "lie" and how it relates to their character arc.

In a comedy, your main character has something similar: a comic flaw - www.patreon.com/posts/lie-vs...

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Chapter breaks are a powerful pacing tool: youtu.be/yOsM3FTRcmw?...
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If your beta reader thought your book was...well...boring, you might not have a content problem. You may very well be able to fix your problem with...

chapter breaks: youtu.be/yOsM3FTRcmw?...

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Key Elements in Your Book's Last Act: The Irrevocable Decision I Want to Write a Novel. Now What???

The Irrevocable Decision in your book's final act: hollyschindler.substack.com/p/key-elemen...

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"What does it mean"

it is the bane of my existence at this point. I love my editor! I really do! It's a me thing

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It's impossible to work on my romcom WIP with this little cutie around 😺 #writingabook #writerlife

I'm writing my first draft in 50 days wanna join me?

my last first draft took me years. this time, I’m trying to do it in 50 days 👀

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I may have slightly overcommitted, but I'm doing it! Your support means the world to me.

Which book are you most excited for me to release?
Fink
Duchess of Debits
Property of Kevlar

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How does one balance writing and taking breaks to do other things like relax? What even is relaxing? It's 1am and I'm thinking about my WIPs and the deadlines I set for edit rounds...and how I can maybe make the deadlines even tighter 😬🫣
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Onto our side characters, we have Logan. Legion’s dad. He is an assassin and trained Legion to be one like him. He sadly lost his wife and has raised his son alone since he was 9.
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can I interest anyone in a writing challenge? 🤭

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Going from writing the first draft of a fantasy book (written in 3rd person, past tense) to editing the 4th draft of my romcom WIP (1st person, present tense) is giving me whiplash 😅 I don't make it easy for myself #writingabook #writerlife

Hooboy! This is a big one! What the heck does "voice" mean when it comes to literature? That's just one of the things we talk about in this week's episode of the #storynerd podcast with special guest, literary agent Kathleen Foxx. #literaryagent #writingadvice #writingabook #publishinggoals

It doesn't matter what age I wrote them to be, they all behave like petulant children

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