I thought it might help some of the newbies to have a post where links to existing threads on the most frequently asked questions were gathered. The links here are to search results for the topics named, and will update, I hope, automatically. This isn't supposed to stop anyone asking these questions, but to give people an idea of some of what has already been said on the topics.
I've tried to pick topics which include some 'standard' advice, rather than those which rely a lot on personal preferences and individual approaches to writing. If this post is worth keeping up, I can edit it with suggestions, if anyone wants to make them.
What genre am I writing?
Prologues
Epilogues
POV (Point Of View)
1st person
2nd person
3rd person
Omniscient
Present tense
Character-driven stories
Plot-driven stories
Outlines
Character sheets
Chapter length
A novel's word count
Writing a synopsis
Writing a query
Active voice / passive voice
Flashbacks
Dream sequences
Showing and telling
Using swear words in your writing
How to "tighten" your writing
Em dashes
Should there be one or two spaces after a period / full stop?
Using italics to show thoughts
Using brand names in your stories
Novel-writing software
I've tried to pick topics which include some 'standard' advice, rather than those which rely a lot on personal preferences and individual approaches to writing. If this post is worth keeping up, I can edit it with suggestions, if anyone wants to make them.
What genre am I writing?
Prologues
Epilogues
POV (Point Of View)
1st person
2nd person
3rd person
Omniscient
Present tense
Character-driven stories
Plot-driven stories
Outlines
Character sheets
Chapter length
A novel's word count
Writing a synopsis
Writing a query
Active voice / passive voice
Flashbacks
Dream sequences
Showing and telling
Using swear words in your writing
How to "tighten" your writing
Em dashes
Should there be one or two spaces after a period / full stop?
Using italics to show thoughts
Using brand names in your stories
Novel-writing software
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