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Alina Wells

Welcome to Writing It Wells, a writing blog dedicated to providing tips, resources, and inspiration for writers at all stages.

Editor, Blogger, Author,

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Welcome to Writing It Wells where I share my love for all things literary and help authors edit their novels.

My passion for books began when I was a child, learning to read and then write from my teachers. I fondly remember weekend trips with my family to Barnes and Noble and staying up late in high school to pen my own stories. When I discovered Tamora Pierce's novels featuring female warriors who went to battle and fell in love, I was hooked on the written word. I knew in that moment that writing would be my destiny. Today I help writers embrace their own writing journeys and offer support where it's most needed- in the editing phase!

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Alina Wells

Jan 30, 2020

CHARACTERS

Character 101: Character Motivations

Okay, so you've got your protagonist and your supporting cast- check. Time to jump into your story right? Wrong! You've still got one more important detail to figure out. It's time to ask yourself what motivates your characters. Why does the sorcerer want to stop the hero from finding the ancient relic? Why is the former FBI agent convinced that something sinister is happening in his town? Why is the leader of the Boy Scouts brigade intent on stealing a rival unit's patches?

Character 101: Building Relationships & Backgrounds

Alina Wells

Jan 28, 2020

CHARACTERS

Character 101: Building Relationships & Backgrounds

I find that as a writer what interests me most about people is why they do the things they do. I spend a lot of time people-watching, trying to puzzle out what makes people tick and who they are when they think no one is watching. The results of my observations vary, but generally speaking the most common motivator we all share is the people who we spend our time with. Our relationships and backgrounds are a large part of what makes us, well, us. The characters in your story

Alina Wells

Jan 23, 2020

CHARACTERS

Character 101: Character Archetypes

Take a moment to imagine building a house. Think about what goes into its construction. First you map out the blueprint and gather your materials. The land is leveled and the weather needs to be right in order to start construction. Floors and basic structures are built. Then once the foundation is sturdy, the bricks are carefully chosen and stacked neatly to build the walls. Once that's done then comes creativity and ingenuity. When you think about it, every house built is s

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Your Novel matters!

As an editor, I believe that every author has an impact on our world. Whether the goal is to traditionally publish or to self-publish, every writer has a story that deserves to shine its brightest.

Whether we aim to inform or entertain, the power of words cannot be denied. While we all strive for clarity and exemplary storytelling, sometimes we fall short of our goal and the details grow muddled.

It's precisely this moment within the creative process that you need the help of a friend with a keen eye for detail, a wealth of industry knowledge, and a fine red pen. Someone who cares as much about your novel and its success as you do.

That's where I come in. My Developmental Editing will help you streamline your storytelling, enhance your strengths and identify your weaknesses. Together we'll pull your story together and weave in what's missing to take it to the next level. Together we can elevate your story and increase your book's chance at success!

Alina Wells is an editor, literary blogger, and author. She studied at the University of West Florida and received her degree in Journalism and Creative Writing.

She started Writing It Wells as a way of embracing a new creative career while pursuing her first novel Star-Crossed. Today it has grown to include both a blog aimed to help writer's perfect their craft and editing services.

When she's not writing she's spending her time reading fantasy novels, cooking (her second passion), watching movies with her husband, wrangling her miniature pinscher Ranger, and collecting more gnomes.

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"I would highly recommend working with Alina to anyone who wants a comprehensive and professional review of their book for critiquing. In the future, as I write more books, I will definitely be asking for her professional opinion again. She was a pleasure to work with and anyone would benefit extremely well from her knowledge. Thank you Alina!"

-Charli West, author of To Catch The Wind

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"Life is a book. We fill the pages." -Victoria Valentine

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