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We explore the 12 Jungian archetypes, seeing how they can be used in writing. The post How to use Jung’s 12 archetypes to shape characters appeared first on Now Novel .

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There is an art to writing villainous characters. We look at different types of these characters with examples from books, TV and film The post Exploring the depths of villainy appeared first ...

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We chat to Now Novel writer Christine Bhasin who has just published her first novel, Number 81 The post Interview with Now Novel debut novelist Christine Bhasin appeared first on Now Novel .

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Using powerful literary tools such as introductions, prologues, prefaces and forewords and can be impactful. Read on for definitions and examples of these The post Impact of introductions, prol...

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We asked writers on our social media platforms what they thought of vanity press publishing. The answers were overwhelmingly negative The post Writers sound off on vanity publishing appeared f...

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Having flat characters in your story is as vital as having round characters. Read on for definitions of flat characters, how they are used and tips for creating them The post The art of writing...

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Understanding how the story structure as detailed in Freytag's Pyramid can help you craft your own stories. Read on for a look at this storytelling tool The post Exploring the structure of Frey...

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What is literary fiction? Literary fiction explores subtleties and complexities of language, theme and symbolism and tends to be character-driven rather than plot driven. Read a definition plus t...

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Understanding how to keep a scene interesting is a crucial skill for writing a novel or screenplay. Scenes are the basic building blocks of a chapter or act. Read on for tips on how to write a sc...

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The fantasy genre endures for many reasons. It transports us to other worlds, stimulating the imagination. It draws on powerful archetypes and symbols. Read 7 tips for writing captivating high fa...

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