The beginning. Page 1. The first chapter (or the Prologue if you prefer). For every story out there, both fiction and non-fiction, Chapter One is where an author’s skill to hook readers will be put to the test. It’s where we, as readers, decide whether or not a book is worth our time and money. […]
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Disclaimer: this work is purely human. Two weeks ago, I got accused of using AI in my last post. Now I know AI articles are rampant nowadays. And I admit, when I was working as a virtual assistant, I used ChatGPT, with my client’s go signal, to churn out articles for him. And yes, I’ll
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There are main characters. And then there are supporting characters, major or minor. We all love main characters, don’t we? Whether we’re just reading about them or writing about them, our hearts will always to the hero or heroine of the story, especially if they are written well (or really hot). But what about supporting
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Ah, writer’s block. The archenemy of every writer, even the best sellers. You may have experienced it before—in fact, I would be extremely surprised if you haven’t. That feeling of just complete blankness as you stare into your paper or computer screen while words escape the grasp of your mind. It’s annoying, isn’t it? Especially
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