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Choosing the Best CHAPTER LENGTH for Your Novel (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:December 16, 2021
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How long should your chapters be? Find out in this video--with examples from popular novels like The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and more! https://youtu.be/gSbkCFkJw7s

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The Benefits of OVERWRITING

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  • Post published:July 23, 2020
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If you're a writer, don't be afraid to overdo it. Today I discuss the BENEFITS of overwriting (no, really--it can help!). https://youtu.be/ZhaBpDqQi38

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How Long Should Your NOVEL Be?

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  • Post published:April 2, 2020
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So you're writing a novel... Great! But do you know when to stop? https://youtu.be/5SHd82nbW8M

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Novels vs. Short Stories

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:October 17, 2019
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CCgnVREWDA How do novels and short stories differ? It's more than just word count.

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13 Verbs to Cut from Your Writing

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  • Post published:August 30, 2019
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https://youtu.be/KjX_nx5VEV0 Verbs make your sentences powerful--but only if you pick the right ones. Here are 13 verbs to consider cutting from your writing.

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21 Words to Cut from Your Writing

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  • Post published:July 25, 2019
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https://youtu.be/iqGDIgXak4A Today I discuss 21 overused and ineffective words that you should cut from your writing.

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Find Your Daily Word Count

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:June 27, 2019
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https://youtu.be/Q1n4xlmDtRY Setting a daily word count can motivate writers to consistently produce new work. But how much should you write every day?

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