

Elizabeth Cartwright
- Nov 17
- 8 min
Plotting Techniques for Pantsters: How to Add Structure Without Losing Spontaneity
As a pantster, you may find yourself wandering aimlessly through your narrative. This is where a little structure can be a lifesaver.
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Elizabeth Cartwright
- Nov 4
- 12 min
Punctuation, Placement, and Pacing: Dialogue 101.
Crafting compelling dialogue isn't just about what characters say; it's a combined effort of punctuation, strategic placement, and pacing.
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Elizabeth Cartwright
- Nov 3
- 5 min
Finding Your Writing Rhythm: The Plotter vs. Pantser Spectrum
Explore the methods and techniques of plotting, pantsing, and plantsing to help you identify your unique writing style.
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Elizabeth Cartwright
- Oct 17
- 9 min
The Rhythm of Tension: Pacing for Maximum Impact
Uncover the secrets of pacing, focusing on how it can be wielded to control and manipulate tension in your narrative.
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Elizabeth Cartwright
- Sep 13
- 10 min
From Internal Struggles to Epic Showdowns: The Tension of Character Conflicts
Dive into the world of character conflicts and explore how they can be harnessed to create and sustain tension.
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Elizabeth Cartwright
- Nov 30, 2020
- 6 min
The Cover Design Process
Today, I'll be talking about the process I went through to end up with the perfect cover for my debut novel, Seeking Shadows!
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Elizabeth Cartwright
- Sep 9, 2020
- 9 min
Keeping Your Settings Vivid
If there’s one thing I notice in many books I edit, it’s that authors often have trouble making their settings memorable; by this, I...
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