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How to Create a Character Profile: Guide and Template

Creating a character profile is one of the best ways to flash your characters out. Here's a guide on what you should include in your character profile, as well as a useful template that you can download!

How the Skeleton Drafting Method Can Help You Plan Your First Draft

If you're having problems outlining your first draft, it may be time to create a skeleton draft! In this article, we walk you through exactly how you can create your draft zero and plan your story.

6 Main Character Archetypes to Help You Craft Your Protagonist

Learning about archetypes is a great way to start crafting characters in your own story. From the Anti-hero to the Outcast, here are 6 interesting main character archetypes for your reference!

A Beginner's Guide to Creating A Basic Story Outline

In part three of our One Year Novel series, we tackle the benefits of creating a basic story outline, and what goes into the perfect one!

How to Give Your Novel A Strong Story Premise

In part two of our One Year novel series, we tackle the beginning blocks of your story: the premise! Here's how you can construct a strong yet concise premise for your novel using JotterPad.

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