Shubham Shukla

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How to Write Rising Action That Grabs Your Reader and Won’t Let Go

There’s a moment in every story where things really start to cook. The tension builds, the stakes rise, and suddenly—boom—you’re flipping…

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We’ve all been there. You’re reading through your draft, coffee in hand, when something suddenly doesn’t add up. A character knows something…

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Have you ever read a book where nothing huge seems to happen for a while—but somehow, you can’t stop turning the pages? That’s the quiet power…

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Have you ever started reading a novel and felt instantly swallowed by the character’s world? That’s the power of point of view in fiction—the…

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If there’s one moment that makes a reader drop the book in disbelief — in the best way possible — it’s a well-executed plot twist. We all live…

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If you’ve ever sat down to outline a story and found yourself wondering, “Should I tell this in order, or can I play with time?” — you’re not…

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There’s something thrilling about the spark of a new story idea. That first whisper of a plot, a character’s voice in your head, or a…

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Let’s be honest, writing a novel can feel like trying to build a house without blueprints. You’ve got characters whispering in your ear,…

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Have you ever caught yourself calling a character “the bad guy” just because they were in the hero’s way? It’s easy to do. Most of us grew up…

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Have you ever had a moment while reading when a character just clicked with you? Maybe it was their quiet intensity, their chaotic brilliance,…