As I’m going through the drafting process, I’m keeping an eye on which words and phrases I want to cut from my manuscript. Here’s the list!And as always, you can get free resources and whatnot here ⬇️https://schoolofplot.com/pages/free-downloads
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How to Write Funny Dialogue
…without it sounding cringe. Some writing advice for novelists who want to avoid the “Marvel movie dialogue” criticism.Resources mentioned:• Character Workbook https://schoolofplot.com/products/character-workbook• Writing Newsletter
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How to Write a Standout First Page
I read 200 first pages as a writing contest judge. I made notes on which techniques grabbed my attention as well as common tropes and mistakes I noticed.FREE PLOT OUTLINE TEMPLATE: 📜 schoolofplot.com/pages/free-downloads
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How Should Your Story End?
Circular endings, twists, cliffhangers and some exercises to help you workshop an ending that leaves readers feeling satisfied. FREE PLOT OUTLINE TEMPLATE: 📜 schoolofplot.com/pages/free-downloads
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Writing Contest Tips
Insider tips from a writing contest organiser and judge. We talk about what judges look out for, entry red flags, and common cliches judges are used to seeing in manuscripts. November Brown of @writesofnovember joins me for a lovely, productive chat!Enter November’s writing contest here: https://www.writesofnovember.com/first-page-frenzyGet the Character Workbook here: https://schoolofplot.com/collections/workbooks