How Much Detail Should You Use in a Story?
Hey fellow writers! Welcome to the IABX Wednesday Writing Tip! Today, we’re exploring a common question: How much detail should you use...
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Independent Authors
Apr 26, 20233 min read
9 Tips to Analyzing Poetry
As we close out the month of April and Poetry Month, I wanted to give one last poetry tip. Very often I have heard people say, "I don't...
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Independent Authors
Mar 28, 20232 min read
Creating Suspense using Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give a hint of what is to come later in the story. Foreshadowing is useful for creating...
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Independent Authors
Apr 20, 20222 min read
Poetry Writing Prompts and Ideas
If you're looking for inspiration to write poetry, we hope these prompts will give you some ideas and get your creative juices flowing....
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Independent Authors
Apr 13, 20222 min read
Different Types of Poetry and Tips on Poetry Writing
In celebration of the National Poetry Month, let’s discuss the different types of poetry as well as some tips on poetry writing. Poetry...
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Independent Authors
Apr 6, 20222 min read
Tips on Writing Fiction
Write one true sentence, and then go on from there. “Sometimes when I was starting a new story and I could not get it going, I would sit...
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Independent Authors
Mar 30, 20221 min read
Alternative Words for "Said"
At IABX, our mission is to promote and empower independent authors. We strive to provide useful and valuable information to do just that....
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Independent Authors
Mar 16, 20221 min read
Writing Prompts for Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women's History Month, we have put together these writing prompts to get your creative juices flowing. Write about the...
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Independent Authors
Mar 9, 20222 min read
Where Do Successful Authors Get Their Ideas?
Many of the world's greatest works of literature began as small ideas. Let's take a look at how some famous authors come up with book...
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Independent Authors
Mar 2, 20222 min read
How to Choose Your Genre
When authors are asked about their book, they will typically start by describing their book's genre. Genre refers to the format, content,...
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Independent Authors
Feb 23, 20222 min read
5 Writing Advice from Bestselling Authors to Help You Start Writing
Getting started with writing can feel like pulling teeth for many writers. Some spend more time thinking about how to begin writing than...
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Independent Authors
Feb 16, 20222 min read
5 Tips to Stay Motivated While Writing
In our previous blog, we shared four tips to help you start your writing process. One of the things we discussed was getting excited...
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Independent Authors
Feb 9, 20221 min read
4 Ways to Start the Writing Process
They say the first step is the hardest. This is especially true when writing. Often, we get stuck overthinking how to start writing down...
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Independent Authors
Feb 2, 20222 min read
3 Tips to Help You Keep Writing
We have set our goals for 2022 and we are all set to go, BUT life gets in the way. Here are just a few tips to help you keep up with your...
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Independent Authors
Jan 25, 20222 min read
4 Tips for Doing Research
In order to create a book that will inspire your reader you have to determine what you are going to say and who you're saying it to....
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Independent Authors
Jan 18, 20222 min read
3 Steps to Effective Goal Setting
Whenever the new year comes some of us create resolutions or goals. You do this to achieve things that are most important to you. In...
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Independent Authors
Jan 11, 20221 min read
5 Writing Prompts to Get You Started in 2022
We talked about having words on the page before we can begin editing. To be a good writer the main thing to do is - WRITE! These writing...
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Independent Authors
Jan 9, 20221 min read
Here is a motivation and a tip all in one - write first, edit later.
You are unique! Your work is unique! So, do not try to water it down to suit the tastes of those in your immediate environment, they do...
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Independent Authors
Dec 29, 20216 min read
Practical Writing Tips from Accomplished Authors
We may be saying goodbye to 2021 but we are by no means leaving behind all the lessons we have learned. Through The Author Speaks...
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Independent Authors
Dec 22, 20212 min read
Holiday Writing Prompts to Spark Your Creativity
The holiday season is upon us, the time of the year when we start to think about all things merry and bright. However, now is not the...
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