Writing Tips/Lori DiAnni Romance Writer

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Planning Your Novel

** How to Write A Novel

**How to Use Index Cards to Plot

** How to Outline a Novel

** How to Structure Your Story

** How to Create Character Arcs

** How to Use the Snowflake Method

** How to Plan: Idea to Draft

** How to Structure Your Scenes

** How to Write a Book in 10 Steps

** Character Chart Template

** Creating Characters to Root For

** Plot with Save the Cat Beat Sheet

** Creating a Creative Outline

** The Building Blocks of a Novel

Writing Your Novel

** How to Handle Backstory

** Are You a Plotter or a Pantser?

** Understanding Show, Don't Tell

** Why Your First Draft Should Suck

** How to Write A Novel-20 Steps

** 4 Things You Need in the First Draft

** How to Finish Your Story

** Write Better Dialogue

** How to Writer Better Conflict

** Tightening Tension in Your Story

** Creating Character Arcs

** The Link Between Story Pinch Points

** How to Describe Your Character

** Most Common Writing Mistakes

** Layering Your Story Using Braiding

** How to Write What You See

Revising and Editing

** 25 Editing Tips to Improve Your Writing

** How to Revise a First Draft

** Editing Notes

** How to Edit Your Own Writing

** How to Find and Fix Plot Holes

** Questions to Ask When Editing Your Novel

** Tip for How to Organize Your Edits

** How to Strengthen the Theme of Your Book

** 57 Questions to Ask When Editing

** Novel Revision and EditingGuide

** Strategies for Revising Your Novel

** How to Create a Revision Plan

Publishing Your Novel

** Self-Publish Your Novel-5 Easy Ways

** How to Self-Publish--Your Book Cover

** Self-Publish vs Traditional Publishing

** How to Get a Literary Agent When You're Newbie

** Simple Self-Publishing Tips

** How to Commission aBook Cover Design

Other Forms of Writing:

** Writing for Theater and Film

** Standard Playwriting Format

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