Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Friday, and it’s time for another review. Today, I’m reviewing George Green and Lizzy Kremer’s offering, Writing A Novel And Getting Published For Dummies 2nd Edition. Writing a Novel and Getting… Read More ›
Writing Tips
Giving Your Characters Flaws
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today’s post is all about characters and, in particular, their flaws. Giving Your Characters Flaws Crafting a compelling character is no simple task; they need to feel real, relatable, and believable. One way to… Read More ›
The Difference Between Story, Plot and Narrative
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’ll explore the differences between story, plot and narrative. The Difference Between Story, Plot and Narrative Story, plot, and narrative are critical elements of successful writing. They are interdependent but distinct in… Read More ›
Using Foreshadowing in Fiction
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’ll be exploring the art of foreshadowing – because it is an art, really isn’t it? I mean, not everyone can do it, at least not well. I know it’s something I… Read More ›
Writing A Great Opening Paragraph
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring what goes into crafting the perfect opening paragraph. As a writer, one of the most necessary aspects of your craft is the ability to grab your readers from the… Read More ›
How to Avoid Head-hopping
Hi everyone. I hope you’re all well. Today, I’ll be exploring the concept of head-hopping when writing multiple characters. How to Avoid Head-hopping As a writer, one of the most important and sometimes most difficult things to master is staying… Read More ›
Naming Your Characters
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am delving into the topic of character names. I’ll explore the importance of choosing the correct name for your character and offer ideas of places to find inspiration. Naming Your Characters… Read More ›
How to Create a Strong Character Arc
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am going to look at character arcs. I’ll discuss what they are, explore the three main types of arcs, and finally, how you can create a strong arc for your own… Read More ›
Working out your Characters’ Goals
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’ll examine how you can figure out your characters’ goals and how goals make your characters more believable and your story more interesting. Working out your Characters’ Goals Writing a compelling story… Read More ›
How to Convey Character
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am going to explore some tips for conveying character. How to Convey Character As a writer, one of the most challenging aspects of crafting a story is being able to convey… Read More ›