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How do you write nonfiction?

Recently I finished a book called You Can't Make This Stuff Up by Lee Gutkind. This book is only known to a relatively small subset of people within the writing community, but to those people it is a cherished tome, for good reason.

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How can I best use character arcs in my story?

Aug 19 — 6 mins read

A discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and how its character arcs can help novelists and screenwriters alike.

Can I change my book after I publish it?

Aug 06 — 3 mins read

The answer to this question depends on whether you want to self-publish your book, or publish it through traditional channels. In one instance, you are free to publish your work as you see fit. But in the other, things are less flexible.

Should I write fiction or nonfiction?

Jan 18 — 3 mins read

The choice of writing fiction or nonfiction crosses the mind of everyone who picks up a pen. Should we write an enticing tale that pulls the reader onto an exciting journey, or share our greatest lessons in a more literal fashion?

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