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8 Literary Elements to Know

Grammarly

Literary devices are techniques or flourishes that a writer can apply to their writing— imagery , personification , and allusion are all examples of literary devices. There are different points of view that a writer can use. A story can have as many settings as the writer chooses.

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Novel Marketing And Christian Publishing With Thomas Umstattd Jr.

The Creative Penn

This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. is the CEO of AuthorMedia.com , an award-winning professional speaker, nonfiction author, and host of the Novel Marketing Podcast and the Christian Publishing Show. Thomas Umstattd Jr.

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Always Read the Acknowledgments Page

Jane Friedman

Today’s post is by writer and literary consultant Grace Bialecki ( @GraceBialecki ). These literary credits allow us to peer into authors’ lives—from their friends and early readers to business associates, from fellowships and residences to previous publications—and reveal the fascinating web of the publishing world.

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How to Write Realistically About Drug Use in Your Novel

Jane Friedman

Writers have asked how they can realistically describe a drug they’ve never personally used. The National Drug Threat Assessment, published regularly on the site, details national data related to illicit drugs. Suzanne Collins blended several of these concepts well in The Hunger Games series.

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Writing Choctaw Characters And Diversity In Fiction With Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

The Creative Penn

I'm one of those that I always knew I wanted to be a writer. So I wrote over 60 of those, all different genres , really just exploring my voice and my style as a writer. And in 2013, I got into indie publishing and haven't looked back. In the same way — well, not in the same way — but similarly, self-publishing.

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The Long Game With Dorie Clark

The Creative Penn

This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. Dorie: Well, one of the concepts that I actually talked about in my latest book, The Long Game , is 20% time. And then Google popularized a related concept of 20% time.

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Rock Your Content With These 7 Songwriting Secrets

Content Marketing Institute

Writers know strong stories capture audiences and bring concepts to life. But content writers also need to bring rhythmic qualities to their work. Instead of seeing ourselves as the writers or original content creators and then having editors review it, what if we saw ourselves as collaborators, building pieces together?