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October 24, 2020December 4, 2020 Katherine Luck Popular Styles & Writing Tips

How to write an essay

Everything you need to know to write an essay for school, work or your creative writing project (yes, everything!)

September 19, 2020 Katherine Luck Popular Styles & Writing Tips

How to write a novel in 30 days

Is it possible to write a novel in a month? Yes! These 5 tips — each of which I've personally tested — will help you do it.

March 23, 2020September 17, 2020 Katherine Luck Popular Styles & Writing Tips

How to write a prologue

Your prologue is not a Wikipedia page about your book, and other helpful hints about a most divisive literary device.

December 5, 2019September 17, 2020 Katherine Luck Popular Styles & Writing Tips

How to write a limerick

There once was a man from Nantucket...

November 19, 2019September 17, 2020 Katherine Luck Popular Styles & Writing Tips

How to write a MacGuffin

MacGuffins are a very popular and very controversial storytelling device. Some think they’re props for bad writing. Others say they help make a story exciting. The truth is, both opinions are right. These four tips will help you create a great MacGuffin.

October 16, 2019October 22, 2020 Katherine Luck Popular Styles & Writing Tips

How to create a fictional language

Creating your own fictional language can be an effective way to add depth to a story and strengthen your worldbuilding. And it's easier (and more fun) than you think!

September 22, 2019September 17, 2020 Katherine Luck Popular Styles & Writing Tips

How to write a sonnet

Sonnets aren't just a joy to read, they're also easy to write. You just have to learn a few simple facts about what makes a poem a sonnet.

September 7, 2019 Katherine Luck Popular Styles & Writing Tips

How to write like a dog

People love dogs. A lot. So why not write your next novel, short story, social media post, poem, blog post, or greeting card from the point of view of man’s best friend?

August 6, 2019October 22, 2020 Katherine Luck Popular Styles & Writing Tips

How to write like a journalist

Journalism isn't just for journalists. Whether you’re a poet, novelist, blogger, copywriter or aspiring reporter, learning how to write like a journalist is guaranteed to make you a better writer and storyteller.

May 11, 2019September 17, 2020 Katherine Luck Popular Styles & Writing Tips

How to write haiku

Writing a rudimentary, no-frills haiku is easy. You can do it in 60 seconds. However, if you want to go beyond the basics and create a truly amazing haiku, you’ll need to take your time and do a little extra work.

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