Author: elleoaksco
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4 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block
Today we’re talking about one of the most common literary illnesses: Writer’s block. Learn the tips and tricks to get back to writing your story! Do you have writer’s block? Symptoms include lack of motivation. Starting at a blank page. Foggy brain. Random desire to clean the house rather than work on your draft. Yep,…
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How Do I Make My Novel Longer? : A Guide for Under-Writers
Plotter versus pantser is the tale as old as time. But what about over-writers versus under-writers? Today we’ll take a look at how to up your game as an under-writer! As a writer, you’ve probably googled “How long should my novel be?”. The answers vary from site to site but ranges can be found to…
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What is Passive Voice and How to Avoid It
Many writers and editors stress the importance of avoiding passive voice in your novel, but what is it? Today we’ll explore the answer to this question and ways to avoid it! If you partake in any discourse on social media or have google searched ways to become a better writer (check out my blog post…
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How To Write a Hard Magic System
Most magic systems can be classified as hard or soft. Today, we’ll look at how to create a hard magic system for your fantasy world. The term hard magic, coined by famed author Brandon Sanderson, describes a magic system that is fully developed within the narrative of the story. Almost as if the magic itself…
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5 v 5: 5 Fantasy Tropes I Love versus 5 I Hate
Tropes are those things we love to hate. No matter what genre you write or watch, you will be able to identify certain tropes that occur time and again. Some become so cliche that they’re corny. Others connect with the audience or become a guilty pleasure. There are some we love and there are some…
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5 Questions to Ask When Crafting a Fantasy World
When writing a fantasy novel, inventing an entire universe is not out of the question. It’s actually expected! From mystical creatures to strange lands, the better you know your world, the better the audience will be able to visualize it. It is a fantasy world after all! [For the sake of your sanity and my…
