Articles written by Katherine Swarts
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Naming Your Story
A good story title grabs the reader--or editor--at first glance. Here are six attributes of an ideal title.
Jul 9, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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Do I Have to Write It Over?
Nothing's ever perfect--especially not the first draft of a story or novel. Ensure that your final draft is as perfect as possible.
Jul 3, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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Even Fiction Needs Fact
All good fiction makes readers feel as if the story is really happening. Here's how to research the facts that make for realistic fiction.
Jun 22, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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Never Lecture a Reader
Everyone loves a good story--but no one likes a moral lecture disguised as a story. Here's how to make sure you create the former instead of the latter.
Jun 8, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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The Good, the Bad, and the Unusual
A story isn't a story without characters--and the more real your characters seem, the more readers will love your story.
May 31, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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Beginning, Middle, and End
Want to write a story readers can't put down? These plotting hints will help them enjoy a smooth ride from beginning to end.
May 29, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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I've Got Nothing to Write About!
If you want to be a writer, but have no story ideas to start with, these exercises will help you.
May 23, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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Someday I'll Write That Bestseller
For all who are serious about becoming authors, but despair of ever being able to fit writing time into their schedules.
May 15, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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Could You Be a Writer?
If you want to write a book, these questions will help you evaluate your potential success in advance.
May 8, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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