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12 Tips for New Short Story Writers

ShaelinWrites · 3 min read

Short story success often comes down to keeping the narrative specific, focused, and immediately legible—so readers stay oriented while the...

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How to Structure a Short Story | template for advanced or beginner writers!

ShaelinWrites · 3 min read

Short stories can be structured like a basic argumentative essay: a clear “thesis” about the story’s concept arrives early, scenes build evidence...

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How to Write a Strong Novel Opening | Writing Tips

ShaelinWrites · 3 min read

A strong novel opening is less about delivering background and more about making an immediate, specific promise: keep readers engaged with something...

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Inciting Incidents | Writing Tips

ShaelinWrites · 3 min read

An inciting incident is the story’s catalyst: an event that abruptly disrupts a character’s normal life and kicks the plot into motion. It “tips the...

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9 Things to Do Before Starting a Novel | setting yourself up for success!

ShaelinWrites · 3 min read

Starting a novel draft goes smoother when writers engineer their thinking environment, lock down the story’s engine early, and reduce friction in the...

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