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====Plot & Scene====
====Plot & Scene====
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/from-the-hook-to-the-end-keeping-your-readers-reading/ From the Hook to the End: Keeping Them Reading]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/advancing-the-plot/ Advancing The Plot]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/advancing-the-plot/ Advancing The Plot]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/revisiting-the-plot-how-to-create-the-base-of-a-convincing-story/ Revisiting The Plot]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/revisiting-the-plot-how-to-create-the-base-of-a-convincing-story/ Revisiting The Plot]<br>
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[https://www.starbase118.net/2013/blood-fire-and-wine-the-dna-of-a-klingon/ Blood, Fire, and Wine: The DNA of a Klingon]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2013/blood-fire-and-wine-the-dna-of-a-klingon/ Blood, Fire, and Wine: The DNA of a Klingon]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2016/saturday-reading-scriptwriting-dialogue-essential-simming/ How Scriptwriting Dialogue Is Essential]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2016/saturday-reading-scriptwriting-dialogue-essential-simming/ How Scriptwriting Dialogue Is Essential]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/reality-buried-deep-within-science-fiction/ Reality Buried Deep Within Science Fiction]<br>


====General Tips====
====General Tips====
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/writers-block-knock-down-the-barriers/ Writer's Block: Knock Down the Barriers]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/facing-down-writers-block/ Facing Down Writer's Block]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2016/sci-fi-writing-tips/ Sci-Fi Writing Tips]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2016/sci-fi-writing-tips/ Sci-Fi Writing Tips]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2016/metagaming/ Metagaming: What Is It and How To Avoid It]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2016/metagaming/ Metagaming: What Is It and How To Avoid It]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2015/writers-workshop-keeping-real/ Keeping It Real]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2015/writers-workshop-keeping-real/ Keeping It Real]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2013/writers-workshop-the-tone-in-your-writing/ The Tone in Your Writing]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2013/writers-workshop-the-tone-in-your-writing/ The Tone in Your Writing]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/definitive-tips-on-including-exposition-in-your-sims/ Including Exposition]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/definitive-tips-on-including-exposition-in-your-sims/ Including Exposition]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/revisiting-exposition-adding-that-magic-to-a-sim/ Revisiting Exposition: Adding That Magic]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/revisiting-exposition-adding-that-magic-to-a-sim/ Revisiting Exposition: Adding That Magic]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/take-it-one-sim-at-a-time/ Take It One Sim at a Time]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/take-it-one-sim-at-a-time/ Take It One Sim at a Time]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/the-setting-of-simming-invoking-imaginations/ The Setting: Invoking Imaginations]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/the-setting-of-simming-invoking-imaginations/ The Setting: Invoking Imaginations]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/ten-tips-for-writing-for-your-audience/ Ten Tips for Writing for Your Audience]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/avoiding-dialogue-snags-in-your-writing/ Avoiding Dialogue Snags]<br>


====Character====
====Character====
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/character-creation-avoiding-mary-sue/ Character Creation: Avoiding Mary Sue]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/character-creation-avoiding-mary-sue/ Character Creation: Avoiding Mary Sue]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/character-creation-part-1-the-basics/ Character Creation: The Basics]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/our-characters-striving-for-reality/ Our Characters: Striving For Reality]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/create-a-character-youre-proud-of/ Create A Character You're Proud Of]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/revisiting-characterization-adding-the-spark-of-life-to-your-characters/ Adding The Spark Of Life To Your Characters]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/revisiting-characterization-adding-the-spark-of-life-to-your-characters/ Adding The Spark Of Life To Your Characters]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2013/writers-workshop-adding-depth-to-your-character/ Adding Depth to Your Character]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2013/writers-workshop-adding-depth-to-your-character/ Adding Depth to Your Character]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2013/so-you-want-to-create-an-npc/ So You Want to Create an NPC]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2013/so-you-want-to-create-an-npc/ So You Want to Create an NPC]<br>
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[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/creating-stellar-supporting-characters-that-get-remembered/ Creating Stellar Supporting Characters--That Get Remembered]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/creating-stellar-supporting-characters-that-get-remembered/ Creating Stellar Supporting Characters--That Get Remembered]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/writing-romantic-relationships/ Writing Romantic Relationships]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/writing-romantic-relationships/ Writing Romantic Relationships]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/hurting-those-we-love-the-most/ Hurting Those We Love the Most]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/perspectives-writing-help-for-diplomatic-roles/ Writing Help for Diplomatic Roles]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/how-to-become-the-hero-in-your-writing-2/ How to Become The Hero in Your Writing]<br>


====Storytelling====
====Storytelling====
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[https://www.starbase118.net/2013/being-a-better-storyteller/ Being a Better Storyteller]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2013/being-a-better-storyteller/ Being a Better Storyteller]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2013/how-to-be-a-better-writer/ Be a Better Writer]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2013/how-to-be-a-better-writer/ Be a Better Writer]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/improving-your-writing-skills/ Improving Your Writing Skills]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/five-ways-to-really-improve-your-writing-skills/ Five Ways to Really Improve Your Writing]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/writing-tips-for-people-who-dont-write/ Writing Tips for People Who Don't Write]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/making-your-writing-weakness-into-a-writing-strength/ Making Your Writing Weakness into a Strength]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/writing-tips-for-modern-writers/ Writing Tips from Modern Writers]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/writing-tips-for-modern-writers/ Writing Tips from Modern Writers]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/learn-how-to-write-better-by-reading/ How to Write Better by Reading]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/learn-how-to-write-better-by-reading/ How to Write Better by Reading]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/kurt-vonneguts-writing-guidelines/ Kurt Vonnegut's Writing Guidelines]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2010/janet-fitchs-10-rules-for-writers/ Janet Fitch's 10 Rules For Writers]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/if-you-want-to-write-better-listen/ If You Want to Write Better: Listen]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/if-you-want-to-write-better-listen/ If You Want to Write Better: Listen]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/its-all-in-the-details/ It's All in the Details]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/its-all-in-the-details/ It's All in the Details]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/simple-tips-to-improve-your-writing-a-note-from-a-professor/ Simple Tips To Improve Your Writing]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/helpful-tips-for-short-story-writing/ Helpful Tips for Short Story Writing]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/a-toolbox-for-creative-writers/ A Toolbox for Creative Writers]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/putting-the-creative-in-creative-writing/ Putting the Creative in Creative Writing]<br>
https://www.starbase118.net/2011/everything-you-ever-wanted-and-needed-to-know-about-writing-but-never-asked/ Everything You Wanted To Know About Writing: But Were Afraid To Ask]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/endless-resources-to-help-you-write-better-faster-and-farther/ Endless Resources To Help You Write Better]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/the-makings-of-great-sci-fi-writing/ The Makings of Great Sci-Fi Writing]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/its-all-in-the-ending/ It's All In The Ending...]<br>


====Miscellaneous====
====Miscellaneous====
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/10-tips-for-novice-creative-writers/ Ten Tips for Novice Creative Writers]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/online-creative-writing-courses/ Online Creative Writing Courses]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/29-ways-to-stay-creative/ 29 Ways to Stay Creative]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/10-ways-to-get-new-ideas-for-your-roleplaying-story/ 10 Ways to Get New Ideas for Your Roleplaying Story]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2013/writers-workshop-so-you-want-to-be-a-gamer/ So You Want to Be a Gamer]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2013/writers-workshop-so-you-want-to-be-a-gamer/ So You Want to Be a Gamer]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/writers-workshop-twelve-quotes-from-authors-to-remember-when-starting-your-first-book/ Twelve Quotes From Authors To Remember (When Starting Your First Book)]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/writers-workshop-twelve-quotes-from-authors-to-remember-when-starting-your-first-book/ Twelve Quotes From Authors To Remember (When Starting Your First Book)]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/finding-your-creative-writing-voice/ Finding Your Creative Writing Voice]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/finding-something-else-in-the-search-for-your-writing-voice/ Finding Something Else in your Search For Your Writing Voice]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/staying-behind-the-curtain-keeping-your-invisibility-intact/ Staying Behind the Curtain: Keeping Your Invisibility Intact]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/take-time-to-write/ Take Time to Write]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/adding-another-edge-to-your-sims/ Adding Another Edge to Your Sims]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/prompting-creative-works-the-power-of-a-question/ Prompting Creative Works: The Power of a Question]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/from-ack-to-woohoo-interjections-that-really-count/ From Ack To Woohoo: Interjections That Really Count]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/the-perfect-word/ The Perfect Word]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/halloween-story-competition/ Halloween Story Competition]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/the-best-star-trek-stories-from-flashback-week-2011/ The Best Star Trek Stories: Flashback Week 2011]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/killing-repetition-in-your-sims/ Killing Repetition In Your Sims]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2010/a-syllabus-for-novice-science-fiction-fans/ A Syllabus for Novice Science Fiction Fans]<br>
=====Getting The Best Out Of Your Sims====
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/getting-the-best-out-of-your-sims-part-1/ Part 1]
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/getting-the-best-out-of-your-sims-part-2/ Part 2]
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/getting-the-best-out-of-your-sims-part-3/ Part 3]
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/getting-the-best-out-of-your-sims-part-4/ Part 4]
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/getting-the-best-out-of-your-sims-part-5/ Part 5]


====Grammar====
====Grammar====
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[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/fun-grammar-test-answer-sheet/ Grammar Skills Test Answer Sheet (For the Above)]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2014/fun-grammar-test-answer-sheet/ Grammar Skills Test Answer Sheet (For the Above)]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/vanquishing-those-silly-grammar-monsters/ Vanquishing Those Silly Grammar Monsters]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/vanquishing-those-silly-grammar-monsters/ Vanquishing Those Silly Grammar Monsters]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/improve-your-grammar-and-end-world-hunger/ Improve Your Grammar and End World Hunger!]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/testing-the-limits-of-your-grammar/ Testing the Limits of Your Grammar]<br>


 
[https://www.starbase118.net/2012/avoiding-the-not-so-bright-grammatical-errors/ Avoiding the Not So Bright Grammatical Errors]<br>
 
[https://www.starbase118.net/2010/10-grammar-mistakes-that-make-you-look-stupid/ 10 Grammar Mistakes That Make You Look Stupid]<br>
 
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/active-verbs-preferred-by-writers-everywhere/ Active Verbs: Preferred by Writers Everywhere]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2011/how-to-punctuate-a-sentence/ How To Punctuate a Sentence]<br>
[https://www.starbase118.net/2010/commonly-misheard-expressions-to-avoid-in-your-writing/ Commonly Mishead Expressions to Avoid]<br>




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Writers Workshop Articles


The Witty Wordsmith

Devil in The Details
With Great Resources Comes Great Writing
Writer's Block

Leadership In Action
Roleplaying The Lone Wolf
Building Character Through Action
Compelling Characterization
Developing Great Characters

The Foundation To Stronger Dialogue
Beyond Dialogue
Just Read It (Out Loud)

Opening Doors
Importance Of Setting A Scene
Writing Tips from George R.R. Martin
Tips for Stronger Simming
Turns Of Phrase
Frequently Misused Words
Tricky Definitions

Writing Challenge Tips

First Person Fortnight Competition Writing Challenge Tips: SF Romance Novels
Writing Challenge Tips: Short Fiction

Plot & Scene

From the Hook to the End: Keeping Them Reading
Advancing The Plot
Revisiting The Plot
Scene Setting: The Most Important Writing Tweak
Scene-Setting Prompts
Tension: The Story's Warp Drive
Adding Excitement to our Sci-Fi Realm
So You Want to Sim a Fight Scene
Using Plot Bunnies (Infographic)

Worldbuilding

The Science in Science Fiction: Seismic Activity
The Fun of World Building
Writing Alien Species
How To Think (And Write) Like an Alien
Blood, Fire, and Wine: The DNA of a Klingon
How Scriptwriting Dialogue Is Essential
Reality Buried Deep Within Science Fiction

General Tips

Writer's Block: Knock Down the Barriers
Facing Down Writer's Block
Sci-Fi Writing Tips
Metagaming: What Is It and How To Avoid It
Keeping It Real
The Tone in Your Writing

Including Exposition
Revisiting Exposition: Adding That Magic
Take It One Sim at a Time
The Setting: Invoking Imaginations
Ten Tips for Writing for Your Audience
Avoiding Dialogue Snags

Character

Character Creation: Avoiding Mary Sue
Character Creation: The Basics
Our Characters: Striving For Reality
Create A Character You're Proud Of
Adding The Spark Of Life To Your Characters

Adding Depth to Your Character
So You Want to Create an NPC
Wonderful World of Personal NPCS
Creating Stellar Supporting Characters--That Get Remembered
Writing Romantic Relationships

Hurting Those We Love the Most
Writing Help for Diplomatic Roles
How to Become The Hero in Your Writing

Storytelling

An Island Among Men
The Macro VS Micro Challenge
Being a Better Storyteller
Be a Better Writer
Improving Your Writing Skills

Five Ways to Really Improve Your Writing
Writing Tips for People Who Don't Write
Making Your Writing Weakness into a Strength
Writing Tips from Modern Writers
How to Write Better by Reading

Kurt Vonnegut's Writing Guidelines
Janet Fitch's 10 Rules For Writers

If You Want to Write Better: Listen
It's All in the Details
Simple Tips To Improve Your Writing
Helpful Tips for Short Story Writing
A Toolbox for Creative Writers

Putting the Creative in Creative Writing
https://www.starbase118.net/2011/everything-you-ever-wanted-and-needed-to-know-about-writing-but-never-asked/ Everything You Wanted To Know About Writing: But Were Afraid To Ask]
Endless Resources To Help You Write Better
The Makings of Great Sci-Fi Writing
It's All In The Ending...

Miscellaneous

Ten Tips for Novice Creative Writers
Online Creative Writing Courses
29 Ways to Stay Creative
10 Ways to Get New Ideas for Your Roleplaying Story
So You Want to Be a Gamer

Twelve Quotes From Authors To Remember (When Starting Your First Book)
Finding Your Creative Writing Voice
Finding Something Else in your Search For Your Writing Voice
Staying Behind the Curtain: Keeping Your Invisibility Intact
Take Time to Write

Adding Another Edge to Your Sims
Prompting Creative Works: The Power of a Question
From Ack To Woohoo: Interjections That Really Count
The Perfect Word
Halloween Story Competition

The Best Star Trek Stories: Flashback Week 2011
Killing Repetition In Your Sims
A Syllabus for Novice Science Fiction Fans

=Getting The Best Out Of Your Sims

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5


Grammar

Fun Grammar Skills Test
Grammar Skills Test Answer Sheet (For the Above)
Vanquishing Those Silly Grammar Monsters
Improve Your Grammar and End World Hunger!
Testing the Limits of Your Grammar

Avoiding the Not So Bright Grammatical Errors
10 Grammar Mistakes That Make You Look Stupid
Active Verbs: Preferred by Writers Everywhere
How To Punctuate a Sentence
Commonly Mishead Expressions to Avoid