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Bea Donaldson

Published GradsBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 15, 2024Leave a comment

Pabulum

November 15, 2024

Creating Character Voice

Creating Character Voice

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJuly 23, 2024Leave a comment

Your readers should sense the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences between the character voices in the stories you write. Try these exercises today!

Finding Your Author Voice

Finding Your Author Voice

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJune 25, 20241 Comment

Your author voice has a unique and specific makeup. The way your word choice, writing style, tone, and perspective all make your voice unique to you.

Latalya Russell Winners Circle

Latalya Russell

Contest WinnersBy Kelli PaniqueJune 14, 2024Leave a comment

3rd Place: DOES IT HAVE TO BE YOU

Convey Emotions Through Dialogue

Convey Emotions Through Dialogue

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJune 11, 2024Leave a comment

Dialogue is a powerful tool for conveying emotions. To write emotional dialogue that rings true, use these pointers from IFW Instructor Victoria Sherrow.

Get Started Worldbuilding

Get Started Worldbuilding

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 28, 2024Leave a comment

Good worldbuilding is an art. Writers must convince readers to live in their world. This writing exercise will help you build a world they won’t want to leave.

What is Worldbuilding

What is Worldbuilding?

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 14, 20242 Comments

Every story we read will take place in a world and readers need to be immersed in it. Here are the elements of worldbuilding—no matter what genre you write.

Tom Gauthier Published Grad

Tom Gauthier

Published GradsBy Kelli PaniqueMay 10, 2024Leave a comment

A Voyage Beyond Reason

May 10, 2024

Showing, Not Telling, Backstory

Showing, Not Telling, Backstory

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 30, 20241 Comment

Backstory may be necessary to fill readers in on the history of a character. Victoria Sherrow shares how to include it in ways that show and don’t tell.

10 Tips to Draft Your Novel Fast

10 Tips to Draft Your Novel Fast

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 28, 2022Leave a comment

With the right strategy, you can draft your novel fast. Use these 10 tips to finish your book quickly and with less stress.

Become a Novelist This November

Become a Novelist This November

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 15, 2022Leave a comment

If you want to become a novelist, then NaNoWriMo is the challenge for you. Get encouragement to meet your word count goals while writing a novel in a month.

Learn How to Write a Book

You Can Learn How to Write a Book

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueSeptember 27, 2022Leave a comment

You can learn how to write a book! Learning how to write a book begins here and your next step is a novel writing course at Institute of Children’s Literature.

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Writing a Satisfying End for the Character’s Journey | IFW

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 18, 20225 Comments

Your ending needs something, but you can’t quite figure it out. Join Victoria Sherrow for tips on writing a satisfying ending to your character’s journey.

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Finish What You Write: Top 10 Motivational Writing Tips

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 3, 20223 Comments

How do successful writers finish writing a book? IFW Instructor Victoria Sherrow reveals 10 motivational writing tips to get you from draft to finished project.

Prioritize Your Writing

Pay Yourself First: Prioritize Your Writing

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 19, 20222 Comments

Today, we use investment strategies to prioritize your writing and manage your time just like you would your money. Make a plan to dedicate time to your stories.

A Couch to 5k Plan for Creativity Building a Plan

A Couch to 5k Plan for Creativity : Building a Plan | IFW

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 5, 20222 Comments

Whether you’ve been away from your writing for a while or just haven’t been making as much progress as you’d like, here are some things to consider as you recommit to writing a novel.

How to Find Killer Ideas for Your Novel

How to Find Killer Ideas for Your Novel -IFW Writing Contest

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJanuary 25, 2022Leave a comment

A novel idea can give you an advantage in writing your novel and also in getting it published. Let’s talk about how to find killer ideas for your novel.

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Read Like a Writer

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJanuary 11, 20227 Comments

Studying how a book is put together can help us with our own writing. IFW Instructor Kris Franklin shows us how to read like a writer.

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Creating a Useful Series Bible

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 28, 20212 Comments

Grab a 3-ring binder and start creating a series bible with bestselling author Jamie K. Schmidt.

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4 Tips for Planning a Series

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 14, 2021Leave a comment

There’s a lot to consider when planning a series, author Jamie K. Schmidt shares her tips for planning your next successful book series.

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