Revising for Change: The Four C’s - Part 4
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Revising for Change: The Four C’s - Part 4

At a fundamental level, stories are about one thing: change. Whether it’s your main character, supporting cast, or the story world itself, something should be different when we get to the end of your story. In this blog post, learn how to evaluate the change (or lack thereof) in your novel so that you can write a story that impacts readers long after they reach “the end.”

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Revising for Conflict: The Four C’s - Part 2
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Revising for Conflict: The Four C’s - Part 2

Conflict is the #1 most important element in your novel. Plot comes from conflict. Character is revealed in response to conflict. Conflict creates that delicious uncertainty that propels readers through a novel. In this blog post, I’m giving you a framework for revising the conflict in your novel so that you can hook readers on page one and keep them turning pages until they see your characters safely to the end of the story.

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The #1 Mistake Writers Make in Revision (and how you can avoid it…)
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The #1 Mistake Writers Make in Revision (and how you can avoid it…)

Revising your novel is essential, but too many writers make one critical mistake that can totally undercut the hard work they’re doing to revise their projects. Don’t let this mistake derail your writing process or your writing career. Read on to find out exactly what this mistake is and how you can keep yourself from making it in your next novel project!

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