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4 Writing Pitfalls To Avoid
Freelance Copywriter Note From Jeremy: This article is something of a personal sore spot, but I think one that we all share. I believe that every writer is, has been, and shall be a victim of each and every one of the below writing pitfalls. This goes for the writer...
Getting Back On Our Feet and Finding Time
Getting back on the content-production wagon has been somewhat bumpy for us over the past few weeks, but I feel like what we have in the pipeline is well worth the wait. Whether you’re a seasoned author, brand new to writing, or a reader, there will be some amazing...
Find Time To Write: 8 Techniques You Can Start Using Today
Freelance Copywriter Finding time to write is like finding a needle in a haystack—impossible to do without a magnet. This cheesy metaphor is a great analogy for how many writers feel when it comes to making time to write. With a full-time job, spouse or partner,...
Does a Reader Care About Length?
In school, we were taught that there were certain rules and patterns that had to be followed when writing. These writing logistics seemed simple. An essay had to be 5 paragraphs long, each paragraph had to have 5 sentences, and each sentence had to have a beginning,...
Writing Logistics: Paragraph Length
Freelance Copywriter We've all learned the golden rule for paragraphs; 5 sentences, the first is an opener and the last is a closer. However, this rule isn't really that golden when it comes to writing fiction, or non-fiction for that matter. Sure, when you're writing...
Writing Logistics: Scene Length
Freelance Copywriter Ah, the scene. One of the most misunderstood ways to break up a novel. The term gets thrown around in so many different mediums, including in movies, TV shows, and on the stage. As if that wasn't enough, many authors feel that scenes are unneeded,...
Writing Logistics: Chapter Length
Freelance Copywriter For new writers, and many times even those of us with a few stories under our belts, trying to determine the best length for each chapter is enough to question everything you know about writing. Do you shoot to keep them uniform, every chapter the...
Writing Logistics: Novel Length
Freelance Copywriter Many writers wonder what the ideal novel length should be and they’re not wrong to do so. Ultimately, the story dictates the length of any work. However, with an eye towards helping create a well-rounded and saleable story, we’re going to address...
How To Write Good Characters
Freelance Copywriter A question that all fledgling writers ask at one point or another is how to write good characters. The truth is creating great characters is difficult. Writers have the enormous task of creating a character that readers love and they can relate to...
Building a Fictional World
Freelance Copywriter Not every book needs proper worldbuilding. Some, such as stories set in our world in a place that actually exists, usually need very little in the way of research or planning. In these cases, however, it is important to remember to represent the...
How To Get Addicted To Reading [Part 1]
Allie Bock, Community Copywriter Welcome to the very first Community of Readers post here at Steam Powered Dreams! The Community of Readers posts are reader-focused content that will range from book reviews and recommendations to articles...
4 Writing Pitfalls To Avoid
Freelance Copywriter Note From Jeremy: This article is something of a personal sore spot, but I think one that we all share. I believe that every writer is, has been, and shall be a victim of each and every one of the below writing pitfalls. This goes for the writer...
Getting Back On Our Feet and Finding Time
Getting back on the content-production wagon has been somewhat bumpy for us over the past few weeks, but I feel like what we have in the pipeline is well worth the wait. Whether you’re a seasoned author, brand new to writing, or a reader, there will be some amazing...