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.

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

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Chapter breaks are a powerful pacing tool: youtu.be/yOsM3FTRcmw?...
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10 Weird Things Writers Do Authors are dear to our hearts, and we find that a lot of their charm lies in their eccentricities. This blog is about the 10 weird things writers do.

10 Weird Things Writers Do: Let’s talk about some of the run-of-the-mill madness from which most writers suffer. This blog is about 10 weird things writers do. Let’s count them down. #writers #authors #writingsky #writingfiction

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...

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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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Want a funny main character? Try making sure that their humor is a tool that's directly linked to achieving the macro-goal of the book.

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Celebrate the Steps I am looking for a new job.

I am looking for a job. And celebrating a step. You should too: hollyschindler.substack.com/p/celebrate-...

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Got a theme that feels tacked-on? Preachy? Try introducing it into several storylines.

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Why is the funny character so often the side character? And can main characters also be funny? (Spoiler alert: they can.)

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The Central Tension of Your Book's Final Act I Have an Idea for a Novel. Now What???

Why does the final act of a book feel so intense?

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If you're having a hard time starting scenes, start with action rather than summary language.

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In fiction, less is more. Don't be too literal, don't lay out everything, according to this video.
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Theme works best when it's tested by multiple storylines.

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Want to hook your reader at the start of each new scene? Just follow my super simple 3-ingredient recipe.

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Act 5: The Proof of the Truth I Have an Idea for a Novel. Now What???

What makes the final stretch of your book both powerful and rewarding? Your main character is acting in line with their truth and getting what they need: hollyschindler.substack.com/p/act-5-the-...

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Funny characters do FAR more than make your reader smile.

Comedic subplots video: youtu.be/mmI8vwYdev4?...

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Overuse of Simile and Metaphor: Better Writing Tips Struggling with the overuse of simile and metaphor? Learn how to strengthen your writing with clear, effective figurative language techniques.

Do you tend to overuse simile and metaphor in your writing?

Let’s explore why this happens—and how to find the balance that makes your writing dazzle.

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