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Everything I know about writing craft: fiction technique, character, structure, dialogue, grammar, editing and the psychology of getting words on the page. I’ve authored 113+ books of my own.

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This hub is laid out in chapters, from fiction craft and character to structure, dialogue, editing, productivity, the handbooks and exercises, and the books behind my own novels. When you’re ready to talk about your own book, see my ghostwriting services or start smaller with the Book Discovery Intensive.

1. Mastering fiction writing

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2. Building characters readers remember

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3. Structuring a novel

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4. Writing dialogue that sounds real

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5. World building and setting

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6. Honing your craft

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7. Editing and revising a manuscript

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8. Grammar and language

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9. Creativity and inspiration

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10. Productivity and the writing process

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11. The psychology of writing and the role of AI

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12. Writing exercises

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13. Publishing, platform and promotion

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14. Behind the Book: how my novels were written

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15. What other writers say

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16. Books a writer should read on craft

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Thinking about a book of your own? Start with the Ghostwriting Hub. Related: Psychology of Writing Hub, Memoir Hub, Publishing & Marketing Hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start writing a novel?
Start with a character who wants something and a reason they can’t have it. Outline enough to know where you’re going, then write the first draft without stopping to fix it.
Should I outline or write by the seat of my pants?
Outline. Writers who don’t usually find the story in the middle of the first draft and spend the rewrites tearing out everything before it.
How do I make dialogue sound real?
Give every character a different agenda, let them talk past each other, and leave the important thing unsaid.
How important is revision?
It’s where the book gets good. The first draft gets the story down, and revision makes it readable.

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Richard Lowe, professional ghostwriter

Richard Lowe is a professional ghostwriter and author with 113+ books authored and 54+ ghostwritten. Before writing full time he spent 33 years in enterprise technology, including 20 years as Director of Computer Operations and Technical Services at Trader Joe's. He writes nonfiction, fiction and memoir, and works with executives and experts on books that build authority.

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