Writing Tips

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    Creative Writing for Beginners: First Steps to Start Writing

    So you’ve decided you want to become a creative writer ey? Well, good news for you, because that’s what these posts are about. I don’t want to sugar coat. I won’t give generic advice that leaves new writers bewildered. I don’t want you wondering if you can ever become a writer. Absolutely not! Back to

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  • How to foreshadow

    Foreshadowing in Writing: Over 10 Tips, Examples, and a Free Worksheet

    If you’ve ever wondered how to foreshadow effectivley in your writing, the key is balancing subtle clues with a satisfying payoff. Foreshadowing works best when readers don’t notice the hints until it all clicks together in the payoff. You want them gasping and saying “that’s why they said that.” Or “That’s why character B was

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