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Part 1: Why agents love stories inspired by fairy tales
Understanding why fairy tales resonate—and how this helps you write fiction editors want
Jul 14
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Sanjida Kay
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How do you create a story agents can't resist?
Turn everyday moments into compelling fiction
Jul 7
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Sanjida Kay
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Your publisher wants you to create greater emotional depth. How do you do it?
'It would probably be more hurtful if it was a beautiful day and we were standing in sunshine with rainy hearts.’
Jun 30
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Sanjida Kay
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Your editor wants you to create a meaningful connection with your reader. What do you do?
Leitmotifs can thread deeper meaning into your story
Jun 23
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Sanjida Kay
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Red Herrings: How to mislead your readers
False clues, fake suspects and clever misdirection can keep your readers guessing until the final page
Jun 9
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Sanjida Kay
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How to write dialogue that feels real and grips your reader
"When I think of my wife, I always think of the back of her head. I picture cracking her lovely skull, unspooling her brain, trying to get answers…
May 26
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Sanjida Kay
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Like a coach and horses: How plot and character work together to drive your story
How to find the right balance so it won't be a bumpy ride...
May 11
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Sanjida Kay
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Like a coach and horses: How plot and character work together to drive your story
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How to find your voice in fiction: Follow the energy
A swim in a pond in the rain might just help…
Apr 28
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Sanjida Kay
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The Power of Precision: How to Write Specifically to Create Universality
A workshop on specificity in writing
Dec 20, 2024
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Sanjida Kay
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Here's How to Tell a Story: Seven Steps from Start to Finish
Watch now | Begin here...and read my short thriller, 'Meat'
Dec 6, 2024
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Sanjida Kay
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Editing: How to See Your Work as a Reader Will
The Process #7 Why all writing is rewriting and how to do it
Nov 15, 2024
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Sanjida Kay
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Understanding Point of View (POV) in Fiction and How to Choose the Right One for You
The Process #6 Confused about first person singular present tense vs omniscient third person past? Here's a quick guide to POV
Oct 4, 2024
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