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The #1 Thing Writers Miss When Writing A Romance Story (Or Love Story Subplot)
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The #1 Thing Writers Miss When Writing A Romance Story (Or Love Story Subplot)

Posted on October 10, 2018February 6, 2023 by Jennifer Blanchard

As a Developmental Editor, I read A TON of stories every year, and one of the most common errors I see writers making, specifically with…

The FREE Story Development Video Training Series
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The FREE Story Development Video Training Series

Posted on January 17, 2017February 6, 2023 by Jennifer Blanchard

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How To Turn An “Eh” Idea Into A “Gotta Read That” Story
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How To Turn An “Eh” Idea Into A “Gotta Read That” Story

Posted on May 12, 2016February 6, 2023 by Jennifer Blanchard

When a blip of inspiration hits you, you have what I like to call an “idea seed.” This isn’t a story, not yet. It’s just…

Where Do Story Ideas Come From?
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Where Do Story Ideas Come From?

Posted on July 7, 2015July 6, 2015 by Jennifer Blanchard

I read People magazine on the regular (it’s my guilty pleasure), and one thing I love about it is there’s always a “Best New Books”…

The Author Intensive: Planning and Development
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The Author Intensive: Planning and Development

Posted on June 24, 2015February 6, 2023 by Jennifer Blanchard

Over the 18 years that it took me to finally publish my first novel, I’ve developed a lot of processes and strategies for getting things…

Is Your Story Suffering From “Convenience Factor?”
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Is Your Story Suffering From “Convenience Factor?”

Posted on January 27, 2015February 6, 2023 by Jennifer Blanchard

Has this ever happened in your story: Your character is on a quest to find a missing watch. He spent the last three scenes retracing…

Yet Another Reason Why You Should Plan Before You Write
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Yet Another Reason Why You Should Plan Before You Write

Posted on January 6, 2015January 5, 2015 by Jennifer Blanchard

When it comes to writing a novel, there are always two options available to you–you can come up with a story idea, sit down and…

A Quick Study in Concept and Premise
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A Quick Study in Concept and Premise

Posted on December 30, 2014December 29, 2014 by Jennifer Blanchard

I love when I come across awesome quick examples of badass storytelling in action. Movie trailers, descriptions on Netflix, and my new favorite place–People magazine.…

Freebie: The First Plot Point Worksheet
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Freebie: The First Plot Point Worksheet

Posted on December 22, 2014December 22, 2014 by Jennifer Blanchard

The First Plot Point (FPP) is the most important moment in your story. It’s so important that, if you get it wrong, your whole story…

How To Turn Your Idea Into An Actual Story
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How To Turn Your Idea Into An Actual Story

Posted on December 2, 2014December 7, 2014 by Jennifer Blanchard

As a fiction writer, you have lots of ideas in your head for stories you can write. But the problem with most story ideas is…

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