@Janice_Hardy

Author of fiction & books on writing. Spins tales of adventure to enchant teens & adults, & teaches others how to spin their own wonderous tales of adventure.

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Joined October 2010
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Don’t Make This Conflict and Tension Mistake writersinthestormblog.com/20…

Don’t Make This Conflict and Tension Mistake | Writers In The Storm

oes your story need more conflict? So you added more obstacles. Then you need more tension? Frustrated? This will solve your conflict with conflict and tension.

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Fiction University: A Step-By-Step Plan to Create Compelling Characters blog.janicehardy.com/2009/12… #WritingCommunity #writingtips
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I'm guest posting at WITS today! 3 Ways Writers Can Instantly Spot Telling writersinthestormblog.com/20…

Writers In The Storm 3 Ways Writers Can Instantly Spot Telling |

It’s important to examine the different levels of telling so you know what to look for. Here are three places to look for told prose. Guest Writers In The Storm

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I'm on the road today at WITS with Is Your Protagonist Too Lucky? writersinthestormblog.com/20… #writingtips

Is Your Protagonist Too Lucky?

If things are always working out in your protagonist's favor, something is not right. Janice Hardy share several possible fixes for the lucky protagonist.

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When It Comes to Characters We Love, Vulnerability, Not Likeability, Is Key janefriedman.com/when-it-com… via @janefriedman #writingtips

When It Comes to Characters We Love, Vulnerability, Not Likeability, Is Key | Jane Friedman

In general, we don’t turn to fiction for stories about perfect people. What really makes us care is understanding another’s vulnerabilities.

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How to Create a Believable Magic System in Your Fantasy Story janefriedman.com/how-to-crea… via @janefriedman #writingtips

How to Create a Believable Magic System in Your Fantasy Story | Jane Friedman

Believable magic systems will not only keep fantasy writers organized but will also help readers stay more immersed in the story’s world.

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Fiction University: 5 Common Problems With Endings blog.janicehardy.com/2016/02… #writingtips
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Fiction University: How Your Character’s Internal Conflict Can Help You Plot blog.janicehardy.com/2024/07… #writingtips
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Fiction University: Getting the Best Response From Your Characters blog.janicehardy.com/2011/02… #writingtips
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8 Reasons Your Amazon Ads Aren't Working annerallen.com/2024/06/amazo… via @annerallen #writingtips

8 Reasons Your Amazon Ads Aren't Working

Amazon ads can be a mystery to new authors. Penny Sansevieri of Author Marketing Experts explains how to use them correctly

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The Pitfalls of Expert Advice janefriedman.com/the-pitfall… via @janefriedman #writingtips

The Pitfalls of Expert Advice | Jane Friedman

Expert advice is valuable but it’s how you assess it that makes it meaningful and useful, because what works for one writer may not work for another.

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Fiction University: Using Story Archetypes to Find Your Plot blog.janicehardy.com/2019/03… #writingtips
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Keep Your Novel Out of the Dreaded DNF—Did Not Finish—Book Club janefriedman.com/keep-your-n… via @janefriedman #writingtips

Keep Your Novel Out of the Dreaded DNF—Did Not Finish—Book Club | Jane Friedman

As an author, what steps can you take to write a book that the vast majority of readers will want to read all the way through?

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What are our storytelling options for when we need to include a lot of backstory? jamigold.com/2024/06/need-a-… via @JamiGold #writingtips

Need a Lot of Backstory? Options for Structuring Your Story

It's time for another post as a Resident Writing Coach over at Writers Helping Writers, where we're exploring storytelling options for backstory.

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What to Ask Your Beta Readers janefriedman.com/what-to-ask… via @janefriedman #writingtips

What to Ask Your Beta Readers | Jane Friedman

Giving your beta readers structure makes it easier for them, and helps ensure that your specific concerns will be addressed.

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Mastering Point of View: How to Learn to Avoid Head-Hopping annerallen.com/2024/06/point… via @annerallen #writingtips

Point of view: Avoid Head-Hopping

Beginning writers often have a problem with head-hopping--jumping from the point of view of one character to another. Here's how to fix that.

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Untangling the Mess: Overcoming Common Revision Obstacles writersinthestormblog.com/20…

Untangling the Mess: Overcoming Common Revision Obstacles |

Some manuscripts are clean first drafts. Others fight you every step of the way. And how you approach your revision depends on what stage its in.

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Should You Show a WIP to Friends and Family? annerallen.com/2024/06/shoul… via @annerallen #writingtips

Should You Show a WIP to Friends and Family?

Friends and family may be eager to read your WIP. Should you show it to them? How do you deal with negative comments from them?

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Fiction University: 6 “Fatal Flaws” That Will Kill a Novel blog.janicehardy.com/2024/06… #writingtips
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Fiction University: Throw Rocks at Your Characters (It’s Good for Them!) blog.janicehardy.com/2024/05… #writingtips
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