How Many Words in a Story? What if it's a novel? How many words in a novella? You may be wondering, how long should a book be, and maybe you even asked. Were you given the dread answer, "As long as it needs to be?" Ugh. I know, you wanted an average, something to give you a ballpark figure to work with. No worries, tune in to learn about the average number of words in a story, or the average number of words in a book, whether you're tackling a novel or a novella.

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Looking for writing resources? When writing a book for the first time, an author's tools are available in multiple varieties. The tools for authors in this podcast are other writing podcasts, writing websites, newsletters, and other quick author resources that can give you a nice baseline for getting started. Find the full list of writing resource links mentioned in this podcast here: Resources for Writing (Websites about Writing)

If you're looking for writing books, you'll love checking out these fiction writing books to get you started. I've highlighted a few that I find to be helpful for those starting out. I love writing books and have well over 150 of them, so I may get a little excited talking about books for writers! I hope you join me. #podcastforwriters #writingpodcast #writingsmarter - You can fid more information at WritingSmarter.com 

What is a trope? Should you use them? Hear examples of tropes in fiction using multiple genres to help you understand it more clearly. I also discuss a simple method to work through planning your story when you're not sure what happens in the middle. Writing Smarter Radio is a podcast for writers. I simplify the process of story planning into short digestible pieces. I hope you'll join me. #podcastforwriters #writingpodcasts #writingsmarter (WritingSmarter.com) 

Writing character flaws is the first topic of the day, then we jump into pen names. In the last episode we touched on character flaws as an overview. In this episode we'll dig a little deeper into character flaws with examples and why they matter. Then I'll look at pen names and the questions people have regarding, should you use a pen name or not. #writingpodcast #podcastforwriting #writingsmarter (WritingSmarter.com) 

Writing is what I do, so why did I start a podcast? Learn more in today's episode. I also look at some more details to consider when writing your characters, along with discussing character flaws. We'll also touch on a couple tips I picked up along the way, and the sequence of events. Don't forget to grab your character sheet download at WritingSmarter.com today, so you can get started on your story planning journey. 

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When you're writing characters and just starting out, it's easy to stay at the surface level. When you take the time to dig deeper and understand why your character is doing something, it helps add dimension to your character and makes them more relatable. Learn more, then grab your free printable worksheet at WritingSmarter.com to help you get more clarity on who your character is. 

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When you're starting out, it can be confusing to know where your book fits, especially if you've got multiple elements to it. We'll talk about reader expectations, how to break down to the basics, and tips on how to learn more about what people love or hate about different styles. This episode is just under 11 minutes, perfect for a quick listen. Pick up writing tips, resources, or learn something new on Writing Smarter Radio, today. #writingpodcast

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