Rule of Three by Laurel Osterkamp
Do you know how important the rule of three is in fiction writing? Laurel Osterkamp shares some important rules of three in writing.
Do you know how important the rule of three is in fiction writing? Laurel Osterkamp shares some important rules of three in writing.
If you’ve ever wondered about writing life on the other side, look no further, you will soon be writing ghosts with ease.
To many people, the end is the most important part of a novel. Let’s look at the ends of five published novels to see what they did right.
If you’re feeling stuck finishing your novel, don’t despair! We can help your block by showing you how NOT to end your novel.
Are you unsure of what author tone and voice are? Read this article for some explanations and some prime examples of author tone and voice.
Beat writer’s block and get inspired with these eight different ways to help you get back to writing your story. Which is your favorite?
Write and publish short fiction and flash fiction in online writing journals to reach a lucrative market and gain a wide audience.
Author and teacher, Laurel Osterkamp shares her six tips for plot twists that create suspense to keep readers engaged in your story.
Writer and teacher, Laurel Osterkamp, shares Four Tips For Writing Flawed Protagonists and why they make for compelling stories.
Teacher and published novelist, Lauren Osterkamp shares her writing guidelines on How To Pitch Your Novel + includes a Sample Pitch.
Let’s welcome back Laurel Osterkamp as she shares with us “5 Tips I’ve Learned from Writing My Romance Novel.” Enjoy! *** I feel like there’s a stigma attached to writing romance novels, and I’m...
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