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💥 How to Write Emotional Conflict Between Main Characters
The most powerful character-driven conflict isn’t about who’s right and who’s wrong — it’s about two characters who are both right, at least from their own perspective.
They might be fighting for the same cause, but have completely different ideas about how to win. One might be willing to sacrifice everything, while the other draws a hard line at what they’re willing to lose. Maybe one values loyalty above all else, while the other believes freedom is non-negotiable.

Katrina De Milano
5 дней назад4 мин. чтения


⚖️ How to Write Morally Grey Characters That Readers Obsess Over
These are morally grey characters — and when written well, they’re unforgettable.
But how do you create one that’s complex, layered, and believable — not just “bad with good hair”?
Let’s break it down.

Katrina De Milano
13 авг.3 мин. чтения


🎣 How to Write a Hook That Makes Readers Keep Turning the Page
A great hook isn’t loud, but it lingers.
It stays in the reader’s mind long after they’ve moved on to the next paragraph — or the next book.
So how do you write one?

Katrina De Milano
6 авг.4 мин. чтения


🔁 How to Write a Powerful Sequel to Your First Novel
Because book one was just the beginning — and book two has something to prove. how to write a sequel Finishing your first book feels like...

Katrina De Milano
30 июл.3 мин. чтения


🌟 How to Write Supporting Characters That Feel Real and Essential
Because no one lives — or grows — in a vacuum. You’ve crafted your protagonist. Their voice is clear. Their arc is powerful. But what...

Katrina De Milano
23 июл.2 мин. чтения


🧬 How to Write Realistic Sibling Relationships in Fiction
Because no one knows how to wound you like the person who once shared your secrets. Siblings in stories are often reduced to two roles:...

Katrina De Milano
9 июл.3 мин. чтения


✨ How to Polish Your Manuscript | Final Draft Checklist for Writers
Because your words deserve more than a quick skim — they deserve your full attention, one final time. You’ve written the messy draft....

Katrina De Milano
5 июл.3 мин. чтения


🕷️ How to Create Deep, Complex Antagonists That Feel Real
Because “bad guy” is never the whole story. Let’s be honest: we’ve all read (or written) a villain who… just wanted to destroy the world....

Katrina De Milano
2 июл.3 мин. чтения


🗣️ How to Find Beta Readers and Use Their Feedback Effectively
Let someone else see it — before you send it out into the world. You’ve written the words that once lived only in your head. You’ve...

Katrina De Milano
28 июн.4 мин. чтения


🖤 How to Write a Male Character with Depth (Eli & Sebastian Case Study)
Not a cliché. Not a fantasy. A character who breathes. We’ve all met him. The bad boy with a cigarette and a secret. The golden boy who...

Katrina De Milano
25 июн.3 мин. чтения


✂️ How to Revise and Edit Your Novel | A Practical Guide for Fiction Writers
How to Revise and Edit Your Novel?
The first draft gave you the shape of the story.
Now you get to find its meaning.
Revision is not about correcting every awkward line or plugging every plot hole.
It’s about peeling back layers, listening closely, and asking: What is this story truly trying to say?
This is the stage where you:

Katrina De Milano
21 июн.3 мин. чтения


✍️ How to Write Your First Draft
There’s a moment every writer encounters — whether it’s your first novel or your fifth — when the idea feels vivid and alive in your mind.
You’ve dreamed the characters into being. You’ve seen glimpses of key scenes like flashes of lightning. Maybe a sentence or two already echoes in your head.
But then comes the hard part.
You sit down to write. You open the document.
And there it is — the blinking cursor on a blank page, waiting for you to begin.

Katrina De Milano
14 июн.4 мин. чтения


🦸🏻♀️ How to Write a Realistic Female Protagonist (with Examples from My Novel)
Not just strong — human, haunted, unforgettable female protagonist Every story needs a heart. And sometimes, that heart walks into the...

Katrina De Milano
11 июн.3 мин. чтения


🧩 How to Plot a Story That Doesn’t Lose Steam in the Middle: story structure tips
Why the middle of isn’t a swamp — it’s the heartbeat. You’ve got the idea. You’ve written the beginning. Maybe even a strong first act —...

Katrina De Milano
4 июн.3 мин. чтения


🏚️ Creating Emotionally Charged Settings That Stay With the Reader
When a place becomes more than setting — it becomes memory. Some settings don’t just support the story. They haunt it. Heal it. Shape it....

Katrina De Milano
28 мая3 мин. чтения


🎯 How to Choose Your Genre and Target Audience
Why Your Novel Needs a Clear Identity From the Start.
So you’ve got an idea for a novel — maybe even a spark of a scene or a main character whispering in your ear. But before you dive into worldbuilding or chapter one, there’s one crucial question to answer: Who are you writing for — and what kind of story is this?

Katrina De Milano
24 мая2 мин. чтения


📚 How to Write a Novel by Reading Like a Writer
If you want to become a better writer, the best place to start isn't at your desk — it’s on your bookshelf.
Reading in your genre is the most effective, enjoyable form of creative training. Whether you dream of writing fantasy, romance, thrillers, or young adult novels — you need to read what you want to write.

Katrina De Milano
17 мая2 мин. чтения


🌍 Worldbuilding That Feels Real: A Writer’s Roadmap
A checklist with heart, logic — and just enough magic Whether you're writing epic fantasy, quiet magical realism, or contemporary fiction...

Katrina De Milano
14 мая3 мин. чтения


Start with an Idea: The First Step Toward Writing Your Novel
Every novel — no matter how epic, intimate, thrilling, or quiet — begins the same way: With a single question. What if…? That simple...

Katrina De Milano
10 мая2 мин. чтения


How to Write Your First Novel: A Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Guide
1. Start with an idea Every novel begins with a what if? question. Ask yourself: What story do I want to tell? Who is the main...

Katrina De Milano
3 мая2 мин. чтения
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