The Making of a Villain
I didn’t get all the way through the Harry Potter books. I stopped after the fourth, so forgive me if I get this next bit wrong.
But as far
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Jeannette DiLouie
Apr 4, 20193 min read
How to Write a Strong Protagonist
If you want to know how to write a strong protagonist, here’s what you want to do…
Close your eyes and think about the most compelling main
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Jeannette DiLouie
Mar 21, 20193 min read
Creating Character Profiles Is in Your Best Interest
I’ve admitted this before and I’ll admit it again…
When it comes to creating character profiles for my novels, I’m an absolute, complete an
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Jeannette DiLouie
Mar 14, 20193 min read
3 Ways to Get Past Writer’s Block (With More to Come)
Today, we’re starting out with the Writing Challenge right away. Great ways to get past writer’s block are best addressed in a specific orde
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Jeannette DiLouie
Mar 7, 20193 min read
The Power of Page-Turning Subplots
Did you know that subplots can be more potent or poignant than the plots they sprout from? There's a lot to be said for writing powerful
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Jeannette DiLouie
Feb 28, 20193 min read
Unrealistic Plots Are the Worst
There are certain books I’ve read that I look back and remember with loathing.
Okay, loathing might be a bit of a strong word here. But I’m
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Jeannette DiLouie
Feb 20, 20195 min read
Writing a Novel? Let’s See How Far Your Premise Will Take You.
So you have a premise for some story you’d like to start. You’re all excited – so much so that you take out your pen and paper, or laptop, a
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Jeannette DiLouie
Feb 7, 20193 min read
Whether You Can Write an Original Story: A Study of Self-Importance
Once upon a time, I thought I had the ability to write an original story. My Faerietales series was proof of that.
I mean, how many people
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jan 31, 20193 min read
Writing a Short Story Is a Great Exercise for Novelists-in-the-Making
Some people are naturally inclined toward writing a short story or stories. That’s just how their brains work best, capturing moments in tim
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jan 24, 20193 min read
The Publishing and Marketing Side of Understanding Your Book’s Subgenre Potential
So you read Tuesday’s post, “Do You Really Know What a Genre Is?” And, for the record, you learned nothing.
As it turned out, yes, you real
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jan 17, 20193 min read
Should You Go on a Writing Retreat?
Should you go on a writing retreat?
That depends on so many factors, including what gets you going and what inspires you to write.
If you’
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jan 10, 20193 min read
The Write Angle: How to Write Flash Fiction Like a Pro
How do you prepare to write flash fiction?
You’ll obviously need a set of writing implements, an ability to write and an imagination.
Ass
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Jeannette DiLouie
Jan 3, 20193 min read
Yes, You Can Write a Full First Draft in a Year
Some people are self-motivated and experienced enough to write a book in a year on their own. We already established that fact earlier this
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Jeannette DiLouie
Dec 20, 20182 min read
Is Keeping an Author Blog Worth It?
As promised back on Tuesday, we’re looking at the downside to keeping an author blog.
Notice that key word: downside. It’s singular. Becaus
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Jeannette DiLouie
Dec 13, 20183 min read
What Kevin Hart Should Have Realized Before Accepting That Oscar Position
You’re not everyone’s ice cream flavor of the month.
Sorry if that’s news to you, but if you’re already in the stand-up comedy game, you no
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Jeannette DiLouie
Dec 6, 20183 min read
The A, B, C’s of Writing a Book (or Doctoral Thesis) on Economics
If you’re thinking about writing a book on economics (or a doctoral thesis on economics), good for you. I’d love to hear what it’s about!
A
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Jeannette DiLouie
Nov 29, 20183 min read
You’re Fighting an Uphill Battle if You’re Writing a Personal Finance Book
“Do you actually need that?”
“Someday, you’re going to wish you hadn’t spent so much right now.”
“Don’t you have enough already?”
Anyone
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Jeannette DiLouie
Nov 15, 20183 min read
This Is a Business Book-Writing Challenge. It Is Only a Challenge.
If you only want to know how to write a business book, then here’s your guide:
Describe a step-by-step business model or business philosoph
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Jeannette DiLouie
Nov 1, 20183 min read
One Giant Warning If You Want to Write a Parenting Book
Full disclosure for anyone who wants to write a parenting book. I myself am not a parent.
While I’ve changed my fair share of dirty diapers
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Jeannette DiLouie
Oct 25, 20183 min read
Make Them WANT to Read Your Bible Study Book
Who has time to read a Bible study book?
That’s the question you have to ask yourself if you're writing a Bible study book. You have to
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