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Amazon Marketing Services Explained: Beginner’s Guide to Amazon Ads

You’ve completed your manuscript. You’ve gone through revision and editing. You’ve nailed down the cover and written a blurb you’re ecstatic about. […]

Alan WattAugust 14, 2026
Blog, Free, General, Novel / Fiction, Resources

When the Main Character is the Villain

Have you considered writing a story where your main character is the villain? You might think, “But doesn’t my protagonist need to […]

Alan WattAugust 12, 2026
Blog, First-Time Novelist, Free, General, Novel / Fiction, Rewriting

The 4 Stages of Book Editing 

You finished a polished draft of your manuscript. Congratulations! That is a huge accomplishment, and I’m going to tell you something that […]

Alan WattAugust 10, 2026
Blog, Free, General, Novel / Fiction, Resources

List of Strengths for Character Development: Creating Characters Readers Remember

Writers instinctively know that a character’s flaws drive the story, that the crack in a character’s foundation is what the plot will […]

Alan WattAugust 9, 2026
Blog, First-Time Novelist, General, Novel / Fiction, Resources

How to Publish a Book on Amazon KDP (A Step-by-Step Guide) 

If you have done any research into self-publishing, you have probably seen the same name appearing everywhere: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). This […]

Alan WattAugust 8, 2026
Blog, Dilemma, General, Novel / Fiction, Resources

Internal Conflict Examples: 3 Powerful Ways to Create Character Transformation 

If your narrative drive is stalling, your protagonist could be missing the most vital engine for character transformation: a powerful internal conflict. […]

Alan WattJuly 23, 2026
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Character Sheet Template: The Secret Tool for Creating Unforgettable Characters

A character sheet template can be the difference between a character who feels real on the page and one who constantly contradicts […]

Alan WattJuly 22, 2026
Blog, First-Time Novelist, General, Novel / Fiction, Resources

How Many Words Per Page in a Book?

Have you ever found yourself comparing the length of your manuscript to other books, and wondering if you’ve written too much or […]

Alan WattJuly 21, 2026
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What is Rhythm? How to Bring Your Writing to Life

Rhythm is one of those craft issues that writers talk around without really discussing. They might lump it in with general recommendations […]

Alan WattJuly 20, 2026
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The No-Excuses Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism

Avoiding plagiarism seems like a simple task: Just don’t steal someone else’s work. But when you’re immersed in research with tabs open […]

Alan WattJuly 18, 2026
Blog, First-Time Novelist, General, Inspiration, Resources

Writing Challenges: How Small Daily Commitments Create Extraordinary Results

The writing challenge is a commitment to write each day. A few years ago, I noticed that the writers in my workshops […]

Alan WattJuly 14, 2026
Blog, General, Inspiration, Resources

Writing Journals: A Conversation with Your Creative Mind 

Some people think writing journals are only for recording your feelings, venting frustrations, or documenting daily life. But for creative writers, a […]

Alan WattJuly 13, 2026
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The Hero Archetype: Building a Character Worth Following 

One of the oldest and most enduring patterns in storytelling is the Hero archetype.  All stories require a main perspective for the […]

Alan WattJuly 12, 2026
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Dialogue Tags: The Art of Guiding Conversation 

Dialogue tags are essential to keeping up the illusion of storytelling. Dialogue ceases to be words on a page, and readers start […]

Alan WattJuly 11, 2026
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The Scapegoat: Why Your Characters Need Someone to Blame

Typically, we view a scapegoat simply as a plot device — an innocent bystander blamed for a criminal act, or the black […]

Alan WattJuly 10, 2026
Blog, First-Time Novelist, General, Novel / Fiction, Resources, Rewriting

The Ultimate Guide to Developmental Editing 

If you’ve been working on a rough draft of your story for a while, and find yourself thinking, This is good, but […]

Alan WattJuly 9, 2026
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Peer Learning: Why Writers Grow Faster Together

Most writers spend years trying to improve alone. I understand the instinct. Writing is personal, vulnerable work, and solitude often feels safer […]

Alan WattJuly 7, 2026
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The Creator Archetype: Writing the Character Who Builds, Breaks, and Burns 

The Creator archetype is someone driven by their imagination, vision, and a need to bring something new into existence. Think of the […]

Alan WattJuly 6, 2026
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  • story day
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  • siren tales: a women’s writing workshop
  • Tuscany writing retreat
  • envision: creative goal setting
  • writing challenge
  • solo/couples retreat
  • the 90-day novel®
  • the 90-day memoir®
  • the 90-day screenplay™
  • story day
  • rewrite master class
  • the 30-day outline
  • siren tales: a women’s writing workshop
  • Tuscany writing retreat
  • envision: creative goal setting
  • writing challenge
  • solo/couples retreat

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  • writing classes
    • The 90-Day Novel®
    • The 90-Day Memoir®
    • The 90-Day Screenplay™
    • The Rewrite Master Class
    • The 30-Day Outline
    • Siren Tales: A Women’s Writing Workshop
    • Story Day
    • Class Calendar
  • writing resources
    • 1-on-1 coaching
    • editing services
    • books
    • videos
    • audio
    • writing challenge
    • envision
    • write on thursdays
    • other free resources
  • retreats
    • Tuscany Retreat
    • Solo Retreats
  • blog
    • How to Outline a Book
    • How to Write a Memoir
    • How to Write a Novel
    • How to Write a Screenplay
    • Story Structure
    • Character Development
    • The Writing Process
    • Writing Techniques
    • Writing Resources & Tools
    • Book Editing
    • How to Publish a Book
    • Writers on Writing
  • meet Alan
  • contact
  • log In
  • log out
  • Join Free
  • ⠀