How do you know who the protagonist is? The protagonist is the character who drives the action–the character whose fate matters most. In other words, they are involved in —and often central to—the plot or conflict of the story, but are also usually the emotional heart of the narrative. How do you know if your […]
I want to write a book, but I don’t know if it’s “too sexist”
Can you write a book in 7 days? While it takes more than a week to create a standout book, focusing on efficient writing techniques can help you speed up the process and meet your goals in a timely manner. In fact, sometimes the faster you write the better the process goes.2 days ago Is […]
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Subtle Difference in Sentence Structure
How do you use subtle in a sentence? Example Sentences He didn’t seem to understand my subtle hints. It was her subtle way of telling me to mind my own business. She has a subtle mind. What does subtle difference mean? Something that is subtle is not obvious: a professional food taster might be able […]
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How do you write a geopolitical plot if your novel is short?
How do you write a political short story? 5 Tips for Writing Political Fiction Read more political fiction. Brush up on published political bestsellers. Build your world. Worldbuilding can help you figure out the structure of your political systems (or lack thereof). Figure out how politics influence your narrative. Go beyond politics. Fictionalize the news. […]
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Sequence of Events
The sequence of events is the order of events as they occur in a story. To find the sequence of events, you should think about what happens in the beginning, middle, and end of the story. What is sequence of events examples? All stories are made up of a sequence of events: A happens, which […]
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Can you go against the Reader-Response?
How do you critique a reader-response? [from the ENGL 0310 Syllabus] “A reader response asks the reader [you] to examine, explain and defend her/his personal reaction to a reading. You will be asked to explore why you like or dislike the reading, explain whether you agree or disagree with the author, identify the reading’s purpose, […]
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How do i copyright my book? please help thanks
How do you write a copyright disclaimer for a book? You can go as simple as stating, “All rights reserved,” or you can expand upon it: All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever. For information, address the publisher. All rights reserved. How do you copyright […]
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What label to use in an article for a group of equations?
How do you reference an equation in a report? Equations should be referenced within the text as “Eq. (x).” When the reference to an equation begins a sentence, it should be spelled out, e.g., “Equation (x).” Formulas and equations should be created to clearly distinguish capital letters from lowercase letters. What is the best way […]
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I want to write a book about my brothers life
How do I write a book about my family? Like memoirs, family stories use narrative components like dialogue, setting, and description to tell a rich story for the audience: your family. Decide What Story You’re Going to Tell. Outline Your Story. Conduct Research to Get the Facts Right. Contextualize the Story with Cultural and Historical […]
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Tackling backstory while writing multiple POVs
Can you write a story with multiple points of view? Most stories are told from a single perspective—whether that’s an omniscient point of view or a close third-person point of view that is tuned into your protagonist’s thoughts. But sometimes your story feels so expansive that it’s necessary to tell it from more than one […]
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