Classic villains—literature’s big hitters

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When you read a novel, are you typically more drawn to the protagonist or antagonist? Do you personally relate better to one over the other? If you’re a writer, do you most enjoy writing about the good guys or the bad guys? Throughout literary history, there have been some classic villains that readers love to … Read more

Who owns the text of an AI-generated novel?

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The more advanced technology becomes, the more complex the legal issues associated with it become as well. Intellectual property law is a booming niche in the legal industry. Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is a useful tool in the modern world. Business owners, students, artists and even authors use it to create content. In fact, you … Read more

Answers that readers need on your first page

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There’s a saying in the publishing industry that the last page of a book sells the next book. If you think about it, there’s truth to the statement. Just as important, however, is attracting attention and drawing a reader into the first page of your fiction story. After all, if readers don’t like what they … Read more

3 writing tips for Wanna-Be authors with busy lives

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The average adult in modern society understands what it’s like to stress over time constraints. Many people have full-time jobs, and some have side hustles happening simultaneously. Marriages, careers, family life and a myriad of other obligations often leave little time for personal pursuits, such as writing a novel. In this post, you’ll discover three … Read more