The First Draft Pro Blog

We freaking love stories

You do too? Well, well, well. That smells like BFF potential.

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Writing Tips
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How to pick a style that suits your story

Selecting a writing style that complements your narrative’s tone and content.
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Writing Tips
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Understanding tone

Analyzing the emotional resonance and attitude conveyed through writing.
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Understanding voice

A comprehensive look at the authorial voice and its role in storytelling.
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Writing Tips
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Understanding figurative language

Employing metaphor, simile, and other figurative language to enrich your writing.
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5 examples of a muscular/conspicuous style

Analyzing narratives with robust and noticeable prose.
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Writing Tips
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How to choose what tense to write in

Guidelines for selecting the most suitable tense for your narrative.
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5 examples of an invisible/"normal" style

Examining narratives with unobtrusive and straightforward prose.
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Writing Tips
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Active vs passive writing

Comparing the implications and applications of active and passive voice in writing.
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5 examples of a lush/ornate style

Delving into narratives rich with elaborate and decorative prose.
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Writing Tips
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5 examples of a minimal/stark style

Exploring narratives characterized by simplicity and conciseness.
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Writing Tips
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Understanding style

A comprehensive overview of writing styles and their impact on storytelling.
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Writing Tips
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Tips for making a place you've never been (or that doesn't exist) feel real

Crafting believable settings through research and imagination.