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The impact of cultural and technological advances
The role of urban centers in shaping society
5. Telling, Not Showing
The art of writing is also about how well you can pull readers into your world. Instead of simply explaining to your readers what’s happening, let them experience it as if they were actually there. Engage their five senses: see, hear, touch, smell, and taste.
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1. A Weak Introduction
First impressions are everything. Often, writers will start with a long description of the setting, or a mundane event like waking up from a dream or talking to themselves in a mirror. Not only are these clichés, but we don’t learn anything about the story or the character.
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Starting Your Writing Journey
So you want to write but don’t know where to start? The journey to becoming a published author is a bumpy ride with lots of ups and downs along the way.
As a new writer learning the ropes you will inevitably make some mistakes. That’s okay, but here’s a list of common mist...
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2. An excess of Backstory
Some history is a great idea to present your personality. However, save some for the remainder of the book. Regardless of whether you're composing a spine chiller, sentiment, or some other type, some criminal investigator's work with respect to the peruser is the thing that keeps...
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6. Writing Like it's 1889
All writers look to other writers for inspiration. And what could be better than the classics? They’re a classic for a reason, right? This is why some writers end up writing overly flowery language or just end up sounding like they’re from a different era.Here’s nothing wrong with reading the cl...
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7. Lack of Editing
Editing and proofreading are essential parts of the writing process. They help with the effectiveness of your writing style and the clarity of your ideas. ... Editing requires you reread your draft to check for more significant issues, including organization, p...
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8. Query Too Soon
The final draft might not resemble your first draft at all! Having another set of eyes, like a friend or a writing group, read over your work and give you feedback is often useful.
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10. Not Reading Enough Books in Your Genre
As you’re doing research on the genre you’re writing for, it’s helpful to read as many books as you can in your specific genre. This way, you’ll get a better feel of the style of writing in your particular genre and the audience that might read it.
Now th...
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4. A Weak Plot
Plotting is one of the most challenging aspects of crafting a story. No plot = no story. Sometimes writers make the mistake of thinking a series of events equals plot.
A plot has a beginning, middle, and end. Think back ...
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3. Lack of Research on Genre
Different genres have their own set of conventions about word count, character ages, etc. Some new writers end up with a manuscript that’s too long, too short, or a premise that doesn’t clearly fit into a category.
Genres exist to make it easier for
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9. Lack Of Research On Agents And Publishers
Sure, it can be tempting to shoot for as many agents or publishers as possible, hoping one of them will bite. But using a targeted approach will give you more chances of success. Look for agents or publishers that publish in your genre. Agents often post the types of manuscripts...
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