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You're Starting Your First Chapter in the Wrong Place
You're Starting Your First Chapter in the Wrong Place

Most writers start their story in the wrong place. Not because they can't write, but because the instinct to introduce your character before the action is almost universal. Here's how to fix it.

8 Character Development Mistakes That Are Killing Your Novel
8 Character Development Mistakes That Are Killing Your Novel

Your plot can be flawless and your world-building immaculate - but if your characters don't feel real, none of it matters. Here are 8 of the most common character development mistakes authors make, and how to avoid them.