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Welcome to Beyond the Chapter’s Glossary, your go-to resource for mastering writing terminology. Whether you’re plotting your first novel or approaching the final chapter, this resource is here to simplify the often confusing terms and concepts of the writing world.
Aa
Bb
Cc
Dd
Ee
Ff
Gg
Hh
Ii
Jj
Ll
Mm
Nn
Oo
Pp
Protagonist
Query letter
Rr
Rising action
Ss
Self-publishing
Tt
Theme
Uu
Unreliable narrator
Vv
Voice
Ww
World-building
Yy
Young adult (YA) fiction
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