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Idea to Novel: How Can You Start Developing a Strong Novel Idea?
You’ve got a novel idea … but where do you even start with turning it into a novel? That idea could be an image in your mind, a compelling character, or a “what if” question. So many writers carry a novel idea for years, even decades, before they start writing their...
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Character Flaws: Why They’re So Important to Your Story [With Examples]
Maybe you’ve heard that your characters “should” have flaws. Or maybe you’ve come across terms like “tragic flaw” or “fatal flaw” in literature. So what exactly is a character flaw … and why’s it important to your story?
Developmental Editing, Copy Editing and Proofreading: What’s the Difference?
You’ve been working hard on your novel and you’ve got a good second (or even third) draft … but what should you do next? This is the stage where a lot of novelists, particularly those considering self-publishing, think about getting an editor. Once you start looking...
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About Ali
I’m an author (of both fiction and non-fiction) and a writing coach. Aliventures is my homebase online where I share articles about all aspects of writing fiction.
I live in Leeds (UK) with my husband and two kids, and I have degrees in English (MA Cantab, Cambridge University) and Creative & Life Writing (MA, Goldsmiths College, University of London).