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Character Flaws: Why They’re So Important to Your Story [With Examples]
Maybe you’ve heard that your characters “should” have flaws. Or maybe you’ve come across terms like “tragic flaw” or “fatal flaw” in literature. So what exactly is a character flaw … and why’s it important to your story?
Developmental Editing, Copy Editing and Proofreading: What’s the Difference?
You’ve been working hard on your novel and you’ve got a good second (or even third) draft … but what should you do next? This is the stage where a lot of novelists, particularly those considering self-publishing, think about getting an editor. Once you start looking...
Plotting vs Pantsing: How Much Should You Plan and Outline Before Starting a Novel?
Thinking of writing a novel? You might be wondering about how best to plan it … but before you figure that out, you need to decide how much planning you’ll want to do in advance. Some novelists like to plan out every chapter before they begin. Others pick up a blank…
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About Ali
I’m an author (of both fiction and non-fiction) and a writing coach. Aliventures is my homebase online where I share articles about all aspects of writing fiction.
I live in Leeds (UK) with my husband and two kids, and I have degrees in English (MA Cantab, Cambridge University) and Creative & Life Writing (MA, Goldsmiths College, University of London).