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5 Books That Started As Fanfiction - And Where Their Authors Are Now

September 16th, 2024

You probably knew about Fifty Shades of Grey, but what about other books that started as fanfiction? Learn more about their origin stories (literally!) and where their authors are now.

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10 Speculative Fiction Editors Who Have Worked on Mind-Bending Stories

September 10th, 2024

In collaboration with some of our editors, this post highlights 10 amazing speculative fiction professionals you can work with today.

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Culling the Classics: Don Quixote

September 2nd, 2024

Brian McGackin revives his "Culling the Classics" series of yore. This week: a Cervantes special.

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The Best Fairytale Retellings for a Magical Reading Experience

August 27th, 2024

Author Steph Post shares her favorite literary retellings of fairytales like Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, and more.

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The Rise and Fall of Movie Novelizations

August 16th, 2024

Here, we examine the curious phenomenon of "film-to-book" adaptations – that is, movies that have been turned into novels, rather than the (typical) other way around.

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How to Write Horror - With Cynthia Pelayo

August 9th, 2024

Horror author and Bram Stoker Award winner Cynthia Pelayo takes you through her best tips, tricks and jump scares regarding how to write horror.

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Dynamic vs Static Characters: Definitions, Examples, and Tips

July 30th, 2024

What makes a character static or dynamic, and why they are both instrumental to great storytelling? Let's dive in together.

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Protagonist vs Antagonist: Dissecting a Story's Key Characters

July 30th, 2024

Learn what goes into writing protagonists and antagonists, and slap your eyes on some prime examples of both.

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20 Biography Writers for Hire to Help Tell Your Life Story

July 25th, 2024

Looking for the perfect person to help to write your biography? These 20 professionals are the best in the biz.

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Character Flaws: The Secret Sauce of Relatable Writing

July 24th, 2024

In this article, we talk about character flaws, what they are, and how they contribute to a story (depending on their type). As a bonus, I’ll give a short list of potential flaws you can steal and use for your very own characters.

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