This post was first published in October 2021 and updated/extended in May 2024.
Whether you’re new to writing fiction or you’ve already written a bunch of stories, it often feels like there’s a lot to
learn.
There’s tons of great advice out there – but some of it can seem confusing (should you always stick to “show, don’t tell”) or even contradictory (like whether you should avoid repeating words – or
keep using “said”).
One blog post can’t teach you everything … but I hope these writing fiction tips will help you to get started, keep going, and finish a piece that you’re proud of. Whether you’re
working on a short story or an epic novel, these writing tips should help.
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