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The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Great Story

The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Great Story

by Foster | Writer's Toolbox, Writing, Writing Inspiration, Writing Tips

You love to write stories, but you’re not sure if you’re doing it the right way. I mean … Maybe you have great basic concepts but aren’t sure how to build those into a cohesive theme. Or maybe your theme is crystal clear in your mind, but you...
Can I Write a Novel? Probably, But …

Can I Write a Novel? Probably, But …

by Foster | Writing Inspiration, Writing Tips

“Can I write a novel?” If you’re a writer, that’s a question you’ve probably asked yourself thousands of times, whether you’ve vocalized it or not. Whether you admit it or not. And it’s no surprise that this question keeps...
173 Active Verbs — and Their Synonyms — to Make Your Writing Pop!

173 Active Verbs — and Their Synonyms — to Make Your Writing Pop!

by Foster | Writer's Toolbox, Writing Tips

Ahh … verbs! They carry your character from place to place, and from predicament to predicament. They put the action in your tale. They’re the engine that makes your story *go*. But verbs can cut both ways, can’t they? No matter how exciting your...
Treat Your Writing Sessions Like Business Meetings — Quick Writing Tip

Treat Your Writing Sessions Like Business Meetings — Quick Writing Tip

by Foster | Writing Tips

Look, I get it — you’re a creative person. You’re a writer, for Pete’s sake! You want to tell stories and birth characters and create entire worlds. Maybe you outright begrudge the other things that modern writers “have to” do:...
30-Day Writing Challenge Can Change Your Life — Quick Writing Tip

30-Day Writing Challenge Can Change Your Life — Quick Writing Tip

by Foster | Writing Tips

I don’t often proclaim my affections in public, but … I love NaNoWriMo! (“National Novel Writing Month,” if we’re being formal.) There. I’ve said it. In case you’re not familiar with this beauty, NaNoWriMo invites you to spend the month of November writing the first...
How to Use Marinara Timer to Boost Your Word Count Every Day

How to Use Marinara Timer to Boost Your Word Count Every Day

by Foster | Writer's Toolbox, Writing Tips

One of the best ways to move your writing forward when you feel stuck is to set a timer and just write your butt off for 15-30 minutes at a time. Don’t check your email, don’t stop to edit, and don’t even pause to think. Just let your fingers fly, no...
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