Helpful tips and ideas to get you writing.
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! How are you all? October is upon us, which means it’s spooky season and time to get into the spirit of things! For many people, including me, that means breaking out the old horror films and reading some… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the concept of what it means to be an overwriter or an underwriter. So, let’s jump in! Overwriters Vs Underwriters When it comes to writing fiction, there are two types… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re well! Today, I am sharing some more tips for improving grammar. 7 More Tips to Help Improve Your Grammar 1 Read as Much as PossibleOne of the easiest and most practical ways to improve grammar… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring the idea of ‘setting’ and, in particular, its importance in storytelling. The Importance of Setting in Storytelling Storytelling is a complex and layered art form, but there are some… 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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