Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring another way to outline a story or a novel: The Snowflake Method. The Snowflake Method Writing a novel can feel like an overwhelming task, akin to scaling a towering mountain of… Read More ›
Writing Tips
Vanity Publishers
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I will explore the pitfalls of publishing your work through a vanity publisher. Vanity Publishers The AllureThe traditional publishing route can be long and uncertain. For many new writers with a finished… Read More ›
Red Herrings
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am delving into the topic of red herrings, so without further preamble, let’s get to it. Red Herrings Have you ever read a mystery novel that kept you guessing until the… Read More ›
The Oxford Comma
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m talking grammar again, and, in particular, the Oxford comma. The Oxford Comma What is the Oxford Comma?The Oxford comma is an oft-debated punctuation mark that has sparked discussions among grammar enthusiasts,… Read More ›
Common Character Archetypes
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well! Today, I’m exploring character archetypes! Let’s get to it! Common Character Archetypes I have said it many times before, but it is true: writing and creating believable and relatable characters is essential for… Read More ›
Cliches to Avoid for an Original Novel Opening
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m offering some tips for avoiding clichéd story openings. So, let’s dive in! Clichés to Avoid for an Original Novel Opening Your story’s first few lines are crucial. They set the stage for your plot, introduce your readers to your… Read More ›
Plot Twists
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am delving into plot twists, exploring what they are and how you can use them effectively. So, first things first: What is a Plot Twist?A plot twist is a sudden and unexpected… Read More ›
Idioms
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am exploring the world of idioms and how they can aid us in our fiction writing. So, without further ado, let’s begin! Idioms In fiction, language is not merely a vehicle for… Read More ›
Cliffhangers
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am exploring the concept of cliffhangers and how and why we use them in our stories. So, without further preamble, let’s get started! What is a Cliffhanger?A cliffhanger is a literary device… Read More ›
Your Readers will See Things Differently than You, and That’s Okay
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am exploring the idea of reader interpretation and the difficulties some of us writers face in letting our work go and giving it up to our readers’ imaginations. Your Readers will See… Read More ›