Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the age-old myth of the “overnight success”. The Myth of Overnight Success in Writing When we hear about our favourite authors—or even just successful writers we admire from afar—the tales… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m delving into some things I’ve learned from my biggest writing mistakes. My Biggest Writing Mistakes (And What I Learned) Every writer has a graveyard full of early drafts, abandoned projects, and painful lessons—and this writer is no… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the idea of using one’s own life as a well of inspiration for writing strong, compelling stories. So, without further ado, let’s jump in. Mining Your Past: Turning Personal Experiences into Compelling Fiction: Part 1 Have you ever… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the concept of subtext and how using it can enrich your stories. Subtext Have you ever read a story where the most poignant moments weren’t about what was explicitly said but what lingered beneath the surface? That’s the… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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