List: Writing Tips & Tricks | Curated by Anca Antoci

May 22, 2024
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Writing Tips & TricksThere is no one size fits all when it comes to creative writing. But if it worked for me, maybe you can adjust it to improve your writing process too.
Anca Antoci
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Long. Sweet. Valuable.
The Secret Weapon Every Writer Needs — Why Your Email List MattersStop playing the algorithm game if you want the key to writer freedom
·8 min read·5 days ago
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Esme Harlow
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The Writing Cooperative
Show Don’t Tell Isn’t the Fantastic Advice You ThinkLet’s reevaluate narrative techniques and their impact on writing
·8 min read·May 8, 2024
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Esme Harlow
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The Writing Cooperative
You Need to Stop Making Your Characters Smile So MuchIt’s a shortcut and an uninteresting one at that
·4 min read·Apr 13, 2024
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Esme Harlow
How to Make Your Characters Talk Like Real PeopleBecause creating good dialogue is an art form
·6 min read·Nov 4, 2023
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Anca Antoci
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The Writing Cooperative
If Something is Worth Doing, It’s Worth Doing Poorly7 Books and Counting: Why Publishing My Imperfect Debut Was the Best Mistake Ever
·10 min read·Apr 3, 2024
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Brendan Charles
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Bouncin’ and Behaving Blogs TWO
Neil Gaiman’s Five Basic Rules for Becoming a Better WriterA brief writing masterclass from a legendary writer
·4 min read·Jan 11, 2024
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Esme Harlow
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The Writing Cooperative
The Practical Benefits of Critiquing to Improve Your WritingHelp yourself by helping others
·6 min read·Feb 3, 2024
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Anca Antoci
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ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR
From Blank Page to Published Author: My Journey to Becoming a WriterHarness the power of routines and rituals to boost your writing productivity and achieve your goals
·10 min read·Jan 30, 2024
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David Alto
How to Write a Book Using ChatGPT: Prompts, Tips, and Chapter-Writing StrategiesIn the age of artificial intelligence and advanced language models, writing a book has become more accessible and efficient than ever…
·3 min read·Oct 9, 2023
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Tolea Ionut Adrian
Beyond the Quill: The Misunderstood Art of WritingTraditional writing systems are boring, they assume that writing is something linear.
4 min read·Dec 4, 2023
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Kathy Widenhouse
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The Writing Cooperative
15 Headlines That Turn Readers Into FansHow to write how-to headlines that pull in more readers by adding one simple tweak
·7 min read·Nov 27, 2023
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Anca Antoci
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Writing101
How to Master the Pace in Storytelling Using the Scene/Sequel FormulaIf you struggle to find the right pace, a chain of action and reaction will put a pep in your step
·7 min read·Nov 6, 2023
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Esme Harlow
Reading and Writing Won’t Make You a Good WriterHere’s what will
·5 min read·Oct 23, 2023
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Anca Antoci
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The Writing Cooperative
How I Crushed Writer’s Block with a JokeA joke between friends became the Michael Effect, a fun way to beat writer’s block
·7 min read·Oct 13, 2023
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Anca Antoci
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Writing101
How to Write Compelling Scenes — A Guide for Aspiring Fiction WritersMaster the Art of Unforgettable Scenes in 5 Steps
·7 min read·Sep 19, 2023
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Anca Antoci
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The Writing Cooperative
How to Master the Cinematic Vibe in Storytelling8 Lessons I learned from Robert McKee’s “Story” that can help you write a gripping story that reads like a movie.
·7 min read·Sep 20, 2023
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Evelyn Campbell
It’s Crucial to Learn Character Development As a WriterAll stories have characters that need depth. I will teach you one of the most important lessons every author must learn.
3 min read·Jun 27, 2023
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Derek Hughes
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The Writing Cooperative
Defeat Writer’s Block With These 3 Steps (Generate an Endless Flow Of Ideas)How I’ve kept my content fresh for 20+ years
·7 min read·Jul 11, 2023
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Anca Antoci
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The Writing Cooperative
My Ultimate Weapon Against Writer’s Block — The 5Ws TechniqueHow I crushed writer’s block using a tip learned from TikTok and why it works so well
·6 min read·Aug 10, 2023
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Anca Antoci
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ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR
How to Handle Bad Book Reviews in a Drama-Fueled WorldIf you’re itching to set the reviewer straight, keep reading to learn why that’s not a good move and what to do instead.
·6 min read·Jul 24, 2023
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