What "How I Met Your Mother" Can Teach Us About Developing Character Backstory

Whatever else happened in season 9, the creators delivered a crash course in backstory creation.

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6 Ways to Brainstorm Bingeworthy Characters

Learn how to develop engaging characters from the inside out and from the outside in.

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Short on Time? Try Writing in Bursts

Writing time doesn’t have to be perfectly curated — you can get words down anywhere, any time.

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What Is Your Book About?

It’s a surprisingly difficult question, isn’t it?

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Twelve Questions to Ask to Find the Right Book Editor or Writing Coach

Finding the right editor can be overwhelming, but take your time and be persistent.

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Talking Characters: How to Write Better Dialogue

We use terrible grammar in real life, we interrupt our sentences with fillers, and we often let our thoughts trail off before we get to the point. Let your characters’ dialogue be messy like that.

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Why Do Authors Need Editors?

If you want to produce a polished, professional, and captivating book, investing in professional editorial support is the way to do it.

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Accountability for Authors

We get by with a little help from our friends.

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What Is a Ghostwriter, and Should I Hire One?

How many brilliant people would love to write a book, if only…?

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What Is A Book Coach?

Part editor, part project manager, part confidant, and part therapist.

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