HelloFiction's Fiction Writing Tips

HelloFiction's Fiction Writing Tips

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Strong Plotting
Rich Characters
Immersive Worlds
Authentic Voice
Build Suspense
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Don’t Solve Their Problems
Make Them Choose Which One to Live With
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September 2025

The Power of Contrast
Make Them Laugh, Then Cry
Sep 24 • 
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Reversals Keep Your Story Breathing
And Readers Love Them, Too
Sep 17 • 
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The Mirror Character
Showing the Road Not Taken
Sep 10 • 
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The Most Powerful Question a Writer Can Ask
Meet the Ultimate Writer’s Tool
Sep 3 • 
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August 2025

Dialogue Is Not About What The Reader Should Learn
It's About How Your Characters Mis-hear, Misdirect, and Miss Out Entirely
Aug 27 • 
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Subverting Expectations
And Keeping Your Readers On Edge
Aug 13 • 
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Using Scarcity: When Everyone Wants It
But Not Everyone Can Have It
Aug 6 • 
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July 2025

They Never Thought They'd Cross That Line...
Balancing Your Protagonist on the Edge of Self
Jul 30 • 
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Emotional Impact Lives in the Delay
Adding Suspense Through Delayed Reactions
Jul 23 • 
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Building Suspense: Don’t Hide the Scene, Hide the Meaning
How to Create Tension Without Confusion
Jul 16 • 
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On Voice and Character: The Hidden Depth of Language
World-Building And More Via Culture
Jul 9 • 
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