Building the foundation
Fast-moving plot: Check. High stakes: Check. But did you do enough to ground readers in your novel’s fictional world? Read More “Building the foundation”
Fiction
The psychology of world building
Use these tips and exercises to make any story come to life on the page. Read More “The psychology of world building”
Figurative language in fiction: Putting words to work
Figurative language in fiction results in deeper meanings and poetic beauty, and puts your words to work. Read More “Figurative language in fiction: Putting words to work”
How to write (and sell) romance
Here’s everything you need to know about writing (and publishing) your own happily ever after. Read More “How to write (and sell) romance”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”
Structure a story that will last
Every problem is not fixable. What happens when we can’t offer restitution? Learn the blueprint for writing the quest narrative. Read More “Structure a story that will last”
Ask The Writer: Making up names for settings in fiction
How should you name the fictional places in your story? Read More “Ask The Writer: Making up names for settings in fiction”
How to elevate your prose
When you have something serious to say, lose the familiarity in your writing, raise the tone, and step out in high style. Read More “How to elevate your prose”
Writing magical realism: The ultimate guide
How modern writers seamlessly blend fantasy with reality. Read More “Writing magical realism: The ultimate guide”
12 key steps for getting unstuck as a writer
Trapped in the middle of your manuscript? Here’s how to move forward.
Read More “12 key steps for getting unstuck as a writer”
Featured Posts
Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases
Before your novel is ready for publication, it should endure each of these draft phases first. Read More “Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”
Book reviewing for beginners
Four reasons why you should do it – and six tips on how to do it well. Read More “Book reviewing for beginners”