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Author Keylin Rivers discusses the Independent publishing landscape with author Susan Faw. 

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Novel & Drama Flaws to Avoid

Based on a recent Netflix series I have been watching:

Characters explaining the plot to each other 

Plot revealed too early

Problems resolved too early

Lack of a solid plot problem

Clichéd dialogue

Repeated dialogue

Repeated scenes

Characters explaining the ramifications of the plot problem

Objects/people who have never been mentioned before suddenly being important to the plot

Culprits being too obvious

Stakes aren’t high enough

Characters explaining what they have to do to solve plot problems

Lack of solid limitations to character skills

 Too much use of foreshadowing

Too many romances

Characters being inexcusably foolish

Characters not knowing things they should know or could easily discover

Characters forgiven too quickly

Characters continually state importance of things and people, instead of leaving this to the readers imagination

Characters state when they are in trouble, when this is obvious

Characters either boast about or remind each other of their achievements

Characters state the obvious, especially concerning supernatural powers

Too many subplots

Disappearing characters with no explanation

Flat dialogue

Characters excessively flatter each other

Vital scenes treated as backstory

Repeated plot problems several episodes later

Unnecessary plot problems

Repeated flaws, little evolution

Unnecessary characters

Abuse of coincidences

Refusal to solve bigger plot problems

Characters suddenly remember things convenient to the plot

Pretentious philosophy

Very few shocking twists

Characters fade out of some episodes, then reappear. 

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"As an ADHD Writer..." The Series

This last fall, I passed the three year mark for being officially diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). When I was first diagnosed I went on the search for resources, both academic and anecdotal, to advise me on how to live my life. Most especially, on how to be a writer who wants to not only write, but actually finish my writing projects. Only to discover, very few…

"As an ADHD Writer..." The Series

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How To Help Your Child Master Writing: 7 Important Tips? Written language is not just about knowing how to write letters. It is a complex integrative process. Let's help your child learn this critical skill. 

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Sara Lubratt tries out another 3 exercises in style from Raymond Queneau’s book of the same name. I really enjoyed seeing how each one could bring out something particular in one passage of writing, and look forward to trying some myself. 

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One of the areas in which many aspiring authors and ghostwriters lack is characterization. It is easy enough to throw down some DMV descriptions—blonde, blue, 5’7”, 120—but quite anothe…

An article on improving characterisation in fiction writing. Highly recommended. 

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On Writing: Why Mastery Should Matter to the Serious Author

Mastery is a concept that many believe is subjective, especially when it comes to novels. There's an insidious belief that good or bad is purely opinion.

A vigorous defence of mastery in writing by Kristen Lamb. Highly recommended for writers and other craftsmen. 

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