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How 3 Words from Aristotle Can Help Your Story

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJune 29, 20231 Comment

Aristotle’s RHETORIC gives 3 elements for persuasive communication—Logos, Ethos, and Pathos. These 3 words are also what every book for young readers needs.

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Ready, Set, Go! Incorporating the Rule of Three into Your Writing

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJune 26, 2023Leave a comment

Rule of Three writing tools, such as a tricolon or hendiatris, make our writing different and possibly more interesting to readers—always a good goal.

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.

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!

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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.

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.

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!

Writing a Book - What Happens After the Writing is Done

Writing a Book: What Happens After the Writing is Done?

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 23, 2023Leave a comment

After writing a book, there are still steps to take to ensure a polished finished project for submission. Here are four things to do after your book is written.

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Writing Romance Tropes That Sizzle

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 20, 20234 Comments

Writing romance tropes that sizzle is a surefire way to grab an audience whether you’re specifically for the romance genre or any other genre. Get tips now!

Writing a Book - Pen to Paper

Writing a Book: Pen to Paper

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 15, 20231 Comment

After prewriting comes the part of writing a book that most people imagine: putting the words on paper. This is the time to let your imagination run wild.

Prewriting - Essential Writing Groundwork

Prewriting: Essential Writing Groundwork

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 9, 20234 Comments

The first step in writing is not writing. It begins in your head with the spark of an idea. What happens between the spark and writing the book is prewriting.

Six Romance Tropes You Can’t Ignore

Six Romance Tropes You Can’t Ignore

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 7, 20236 Comments

Romance is such a popular genre, so it’s essential to understand trending romance tropes. Check out the first three Six Romance Tropes You Can’t Ignore Part 1.

Breaking Down the Writing Process

Breaking Down the Writing Process

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 2, 20235 Comments

Let’s take a broad overview of the writing process and the pieces of the puzzle that go into pre-writing, writing, and post-writing in this post from Jan Fields.

Looking Through Your Characters’ Eyes

Looking Through Your Characters’ Eyes

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 22, 2023Leave a comment

Your challenge is to get your characters to reflect your style of writing, the genre, and the setting plus emerge as unique and interesting personalities.

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