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Don't feel bad if you find yourself guilty of any of these mistakes that first-time authors tend to make. Whether you have just finished your first-ever book project (congrats!) or are just trying to brush up on writing basics, this video goes over some common mistakes that I’ve found over the course of my professional experience working as a book editor, as well as some tips on how to fix these storytelling mistakes to strengthen your skill as a budding novelist.
MORE WRITING RESOURCES:
Common Mistakes When Writing Multiple Storylines: https://youtu.be/kahUXqY2cDk
First Draft Mistakes I See in Almost Every Novel: https://youtu.be/nfsGgCRReNE
Tips for First-Time Authors: https://youtu.be/LlmAdDuglT0
BIGGEST AMATEUR NOVELIST MISTAKES:
02:19 – Overcrowded storyline
04:31 – Unclear character motivations
06:26 – Bait and switch
08:57 – Underdeveloped character relationships
11:21 – Lackluster ending
ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with 7+ years of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
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