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($79.99 value) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/40-plot-twist-prompts-for-writers-writing-ideas-for-bending-your-stories-in-new-directions\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/40-plot-twist-prompts-for-writers-writing-ideas-for-bending-your-stories-in-new-directions\"\u003e40 Plot Twist Prompts for Writers: Writing Ideas for Bending Your Stories in New Directions\u003c\/a\u003e (Digital Guide) Have you hit a wall on your work-in-progress? Maybe you know where you want your characters to end up, but don't know how to get them there. Or, the story feels a little stale but you still believe in it. Adding a plot twist might be just the solution. Plot twists can spin your story in a new direction and keep your readers turning the pages to see what happens next. With this collection of 40 plot twist prompts from Senior WD Editor Robert Lee Brewer, you'll be able to experiment to see which plot twist works best for your story. Alternatively, if you've been experiencing writer's block, use one of the prompts to begin a new tale. Either way, your story will thank you. ($9.99 value)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/how-to-add-tension-to-your-scenes-q0717\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/how-to-add-tension-to-your-scenes-q0717\"\u003eHow to Add Tension to Your Scenes\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA mystery or thriller becomes a page-turner when scenes are packed with tension. Not just above-the-surface plot developments, but inside characters, too. 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This bundle compiles four OnDemand webinars from the WDU Poetry Virtual Conference, as well as two digital guides from \u003cem\u003eWriter’s Digest\u003c\/em\u003e Senior Editor and Poetic Asides columnist, Robert Lee Brewer. Get inspired with the Writing Poetry Bundle today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/products\/the-complete-guide-to-poetic-forms-101-poetic-form-definitions-and-examples-for-poets?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=12bf64e65\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Complete Guide of Poetic Forms: 100+ Poetic Form Definitions and Examples for Poets\u003c\/a\u003e (Digital Guide): Poetic forms are the backbone of a poet's writing. They are the building blocks for length, rhyme scheme, subject matter, and so much more. 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One problem with creating fictional universes is verisimilitude—getting a believable, ‛lived-in’ feeling. But there are a few simple rules to follow that will help. In this OnDemand Webinar, Jeff looks at avoiding shmeeping, revealing imperfections, and more. ($79.99 value)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Controlling Pacing in Your Science Fiction\/Fantasy Novel\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/controlling-pacing-in-your-science-fiction-fantasy-novel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eControlling Pacing in Your Science Fiction\/Fantasy Novel\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): Worldbuilding and character arc are key elements in any SFF novel. But what happens when these elements overshadow or bog down your pacing? This OnDemand Webinar explores how to use the 3-Act Structure to create fluid, natural pacing with a familiar scaffolding that still keeps readers hooked at every turn. 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Gina Panettieri has worked with historical fiction and nonfiction of every description - from Romance and Western to True Crime and Military History - and she shares with you her insights into every aspect of what goes into creating successful historicals, and where you can derail yourself before you've even gotten started. ($79.99 value)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to Research Your Novel Like a Reporter\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/products\/how-to-research-your-novel-like-a-reporter?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=90abe1997\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Research Your Novel Like a Reporter\u003c\/a\u003e: This OnDemand Webinar discusses how to interview actual sources and research primary documents that can enrich your stories, whether you’re working on a crime thriller, a cozy mystery, or even science fiction that involves new technologies. 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He discusses why real characters are used to populate historical fiction, rather than creating a completely fictional world. He looks at the ethics of using real people - the arguments for and against - and the 'rules' that seem to have become the norm. Lloyd also discusses problems he's encountered, sources used when researching, and how far research needs to go. ($79.99 value)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Inventing the Past: Making People and Places Resonate With Readers\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/inventing-the-past-making-people-and-places-resonate-with-readers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInventing the Past: Making People and Places Resonate With Readers\u003c\/a\u003e: Effective worldbuilding delivers more than an immersive reading experience. It offers historical context that helps readers understand the world of the story. 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