Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring Protagonists and deuteragonists (a term I only learned when researching this post). I hope you find it as fascinating as I did! Protagonists and Deuteragonists Protagonists and deuteragonists are two of… Read More ›
Writing Tips
What Makes a Fairy Tale a Fairy Tale
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today I’m going to be exploring precisely what it is that makes a fairy tale a fairy tale. I’ve previously talked about what a fairy tale is and why they’re important, but here I’ll go a little… Read More ›
5 Tips for Creating a Great Antagonist
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am sharing some quick tips for creating and fleshing out your story’s antagonist. 5 Tips for Creating a Great Antagonist As a vital component of any compelling narrative, the antagonist plays a… Read More ›
Book Review: Writing a Novel and Getting Published for Dummies by George Green and Lizzy Kremer
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 ›
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 ›