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We’ve discussed the elements of fiction writing, but one thing we didn’t touch upon is the novel length. How important is the word count for your writing projects? Should you keep track of your word count? There are many more reasons why it’s important than you think. RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and…
No two books are the same, but they all are similar. Many books share the same type of plot, common themes, and character types. Why? Because every fiction puzzle shares the same pieces. They’re just rearranged differently. So, let’s take a closer look at the elements of fiction. RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster,…
Whether you’re a writer or reader, it may seem obvious to you the difference between fiction stories and nonfiction books. One is real and the other is imaginative. Let’s take a closer look at the differences between fiction vs nonfiction books. RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her debut…
When I began writing in the early 2000s, I thought short story writing would be easier, so to speak, because it’s shorter. Short equals less time, right? Wrong. Writing a short story is more difficult in some ways because you need to capture the same elements as a novel and place them strategically throughout the…
Works of fiction are broken into many categories, and length is one of them. For example, “short story” and “flash fiction” are often used interchangeably but differ. Keep reading to see the differences (and similarities) between a flash fiction vs. short story. RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her…
What is prose? Prose is what follows the natural flow of grammatical or spoken language. It can be verbal or written. For creative writing, we’ll discuss the types of writing prose. Keep reading to learn more about written prose. RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her debut cozy mystery…
So, you’re going to write your novel now. Maybe you’ve got an outline, maybe you don’t. But you do know that you’ll need to do research for it. Let’s discuss how to research a novel and what to do with that information. RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her…
You can outline your novels however you want. You can use whatever office supplies you have lying around, too. But what’s my personal favorite? Post-It notes. Keep reading to learn more about sticky note novel outlining. RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her debut cozy mystery novel. Although she…
Not every writer is a planner, but we all plan out our stories somehow. If you are a planner, how do you go about it? There are many novel outlining methods, so let’s discuss a few. RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her debut cozy mystery novel. Although she…
This week, we’re still discussing novel outlines. This time, we’re discussing outlining your novel during your first draft writing session. Why? There are a few reasons. Keep reading to dive into the topic. RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her debut cozy mystery novel. Although she favors mystery, Rachel…