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Surprising Ways to Use the Rule of Three in Writing

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJune 19, 20231 Comment

The rule of three is surprisingly helpful in all aspects of writing. Let’s look at the rule of three in titles, query letters, and cover letters.

IFW Published Grad Arnita Ware

Arnita Ware

Published GradsBy Kelli PaniqueJune 16, 2023Leave a comment

Look Through the Window

June 16, 2023

Writing a Successful Plot A Wandering Journey

Writing a Successful Plot: A Wandering Journey

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJune 15, 20232 Comments

Plot is complicated and those complications are called conflict. Let’s explore different types of conflict your character must face in a successful plot.

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The Magic Number: Three – Recognizing the Rule of Three in Writing

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJune 13, 20233 Comments

What’s so special about the number 3? Three is magical because it’s the smallest number that creates a pattern. Here’s how to use the rule of three in writing.

Amanda Flinn Contest Winner

Amanda Flinn

Contest WinnersBy Kelli PaniqueJune 9, 2023Leave a comment

4th Place: LET’S GET OUTSIDE

Introduction to the Rule of Three

Introduction to the Rule of Three

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJune 8, 20232 Comments

We find the rule of three in all sorts of places, but especially in writing. How can you make this magic number work for you? Read on to find out!

Shelley Jones Clark Contest Winner

Shelley Jones Clark

Contest WinnersBy Kelli PaniqueJune 2, 2023Leave a comment

1st Place: SAY CHEESE

Plotting Your Plot

Plotting Your Plot

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJune 1, 20239 Comments

Plot is the structure that brings everything together in a way that makes sense, drives the story, and results in an engaging read. Let’s plot our plots.

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11 Reasons Why You Can’t Write the End of the Story

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 29, 2023Leave a comment

Writers often complain about not being able to finish what they start. Are you in that spot? Here are 11 reasons why you just can’t write the end of the story.

Building Writing Motivation Through the Hard Times

Building Writing Motivation Through the Hard Times

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 24, 20235 Comments

The writing journey isn’t always easy. How do you build writing motivation during hard times? How do you follow your creative dreams when it’s easier to quit?

Plotting Your Growth as a Writer

Plotting Your Growth as a Writer

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 16, 202310 Comments

It’s smart to look for productive methods to grow and improve your writing. Get inspired by what helped these published writers and enrich your writing skills.

Speed Bumps to Avoid in Your Story

Speed Bumps to Avoid in Your Story

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 16, 2023Leave a comment

You don’t want speed bumps in your story to slow down your readers. Today we discuss the types of story speed bumps that bring your reader to a full stop.

Finding Your Why as a Writer

Finding Your Place as a Writer

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 11, 20234 Comments

Writing isn’t one-size-fits-all. For each of us, there is a genre that fits best with our interests and abilities. Today we are finding your place as a writer.

Finding Your Why as a Writer

Finding Your Why as a Writer

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 5, 20235 Comments

Why are you a writer? Knowing your why as a writer can help you get writer’s block and rejection. Let’s talk about what motivates you to write.

Don’t Get Bogged Down with Backstory

Don’t Get Bogged Down with Backstory

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 2, 20233 Comments

Let’s talk about various ways to NOT include backstory. Avoid boring your reader to death with info dumping, unnatural dialogue, and irrelevant details.

Nitty Gritty of Dialogue Format

Nitty-Gritty of Dialogue Format

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 19, 20236 Comments

Dialogue format is complicated. Quotation marks. Commas. To use said or not to use said, that’s just one question. Join us today as we set the record straight.

Writing a Book Voice vs. Dialogue

Writing a Book: Voice vs. Dialogue

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 12, 2023Leave a comment

Voice is a vital element of dialogue. Dialogue is essential to express a character’s voice. How do these intertwined writer tools work together? Let’s find out!

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Dialogue: Keeping It Real

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 11, 20232 Comments

If we want characters to seem real, their dialogue must sound real—both the words they say aloud and the words they say to themselves through inner dialogue.

The Purpose of Dialogue in Writing a Book

The Purpose of Dialogue in Writing a Book

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 6, 20231 Comment

Dialogue brings so much to a story’s character, pacing, and plot. You might even say it’s essential for writing a book. Let’s talk about why.

Dialogue The Key to Effective Storytelling

Dialogue: The Key to Effective Storytelling

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 4, 20235 Comments

Dialogue is one of the most effective ways to show rather than tell information readers need to connect with your protagonist and your plot. Grab these 6 tips!

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