Xlibris Writing Tips| 5 Plot Pitfalls Pt 2

by Ian Smith

Xlibris Writing Tips| 5 Plot Pitfalls

Xlibris Publishing returns with the rest of 5 Plot Pitfalls.       Pitfall #3- Out-of-Character What do we mean by “Out-of-Character?” You write a character, particularly a central character like a protagonist or antagonist, establish their traits, values, virtues, and flaws. The reader comes to learn what this character will and won’t do, how […]

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Xlibris Writing Tips| 5 Plot Pitfalls

by Ian Smith

Xlibris Writing Tips| 5 Plot Pitfalls

When writing a story, when constructing a narrative, there are things to avoid or perhaps only use sparingly. Xlibris Publishing shares 5 Plot Pitfalls– mistakes, traps, and writing devices that can throw off readers and hurt a story.     Pitfall #1- Plot Holes Great and Small We start with plot holes. A general term […]

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Xlibris Writing Tips| 6 Tips for Writing the Machine Uprising

by Thomas McKinley

Xlibris Writing Tips| 6 Tips for Writing the Machine Uprising

It is the year 2018, and every new year we have new technology, new mechanical and programming wonders. How long until humans create the first true, A.I., Artificial Intelligence? How long until… The Machine Uprising. Since the advent of computer technology, science-fiction writers and filmmakers have been fascinated with potential of a thinking machine, both […]

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Xlibris Writing Tips| 4 Tips for Writing a Book Series

by Ian Smith

Xlibris Writing Tips| 4 Tips for Writing a Book Series

In this Writing Tips article, Xlibris Publishing wants to share 4 Tips for Writing a Book Series. The first Tip? Not all books need to be a series…   Tip #1: One Book or More? There is nothing wrong with single, standalone novels. There are stories and character journeys that can be effectively told in […]

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