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Want to make your book better? Get beta readers
Think you don’t need beta readers? Think again. Beta readers provide valuable feedback on manuscripts. Here’s why I use them.
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Turn towards discomfort. It might make you a better writer.
There’s a little voice of self-doubt in every writer’s head that pops up saying, ‘this is terrible, no one will want to read this.’
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11 common mistakes writing female characters
What do sexy lamps, refrigerators and underwear have in common? They’re all tests for authentic female characters.
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The Lighthouse review: Two men and a tentacle (to say nothing of the seagulls)
The sea has long been a place for the best horror stories. The Lighthouse, the new film by Robert Eggers, plumbs these depths with some distinct Lovecraftian vibes.