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Why The Second Half Of Your Novel Fizzled Out

Part 2 on how to fix your novel's hook, with a printable guide

Oct 28 •

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When Every Love Interest Is A Famous Singer

How to add an ironic twist to your novel's hook

Oct 12 •

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How To Use A One-Sentence Pitch To Write Your Novel

Plus, a downloadable guide

Sep 13 •

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Writing Retreats I've Tried And Why They've Failed

I wish I could be *that* writer but I don't own a cabin

Aug 17 •

Parker Peevyhouse

7 Rules For Satisfying Murder Mysteries

Rethinking the "fair play" murder mystery

Aug 3 •

Parker Peevyhouse

2 Ways To Add Tension To Your Story's Intro

Part 1: The Mini-Mystery / Foreshadowing

Jul 6 •

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Use This Query Template That Led to 4 Agent Offers

Let's apply it to Emily Henry's Funny Story

May 25 •

Parker Peevyhouse

Why Your First Chapter Needs A Reversal

Conflict isn't enough

Mar 16 •

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