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Published: July 4, 2018
Tags:  Writing



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Funny. Mostly 'duh', but a few useful insights.

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Funny. Mostly ‘duh’, but a few useful insights.

Table of Contents


Part 1: Plot

· 01: Beginnings and Setups

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· 02: Complications and Pacing

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· 03: Endings

Part 2: Character

· 04: Character Essentials

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· 05: Getting to Know Your Hero

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· 06: Sidekicks and Significant Others

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· 07: Bad Guys

Part 3: Style - The Basics

· 08: Words and Phrases

· 09: Sentences and Paragraphs

· 10: Dialog

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Part 4: Style - Perspective and Voice

· 11: Narrative Stance

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· 12: Interior Monologue

· 13: Setting

· 14: Reseach and Historical Background

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· 15: Theme

Part 6: Special Effects and Novelty Acts: Do Not Try This At Home

Part 7: How Not To Sell A Novel

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