Category: What Are
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Introducing characters to your audience
Each character in an author’s work has a unique personality, and this is what usually attracts readers. Keeping them along for the ride will rely on strong characterisation, but the initial hook should be strong enough to entice an audience of fans, eager to learn more and cheer for their favourites as they progress through…
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What are voices in writing?
The author’s voice in writing is the distinct style in which they put together words, including various literary devices and techniques such as syntax, diction, dialogue, tone, pacing, and punctuation. It’s what makes each author’s work unique and recognizable across all their novels, poems or stories: and can strengthen a work when used to enhance…
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Publishing your work
There are a lot of different types of publication out there, so be sure you know the general rules of each one to make sure you have the best chance of being accepted for publication. Things like word count, expected audience and even delivery (physical, digital, cost etc.) should be taken into consideration. As always,…
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Types of idiom and their meaning
An idiom is an expression with a non-literal meaning: you wouldn’t be able to work out what it means just from the phrase itself, but idioms are capable of painting a vivid picture if you encounter them enough times. However, the peculiar phraseology is indecipherable to non-native speakers, so use idioms sparingly if you want…
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Top 10 free places to submit your work in 2024
If you’re proud of what you’ve written, you’ll likely want to catapult it into the field of view of the entire world. If only it was that easy! The first thing you’ll have to do is find the right place depending on the genre, length, content, style and pretty much every other aspect of your…
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What are simultaneous submissions?
You’ve probably come across this phrase before, and have a general idea of what it means – but it can still be a head-scratcher. Especially with the term ‘multiple submissions’ to confuse it with. Fear not – this article will hopefully eradicate any confusion! Read on to find out what simultaneous submissions…
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