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 ›
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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 ›
5 Ways to “Show” Instead of “Telling”
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring the age-old writing technique of “showing” instead of “telling”. One of the biggest challenges for many writers, including me, is finding the right balance between “showing” and “telling”. What… 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 ›
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 ›