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 ›
Writing Tips
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 ›
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 ›
How to Create a Strong Character Arc
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am going to look at character arcs. I’ll discuss what they are, explore the three main types of arcs, and finally, how you can create a strong arc for your own… Read More ›
Working out your Characters’ Goals
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’ll examine how you can figure out your characters’ goals and how goals make your characters more believable and your story more interesting. Working out your Characters’ Goals Writing a compelling story… Read More ›
How to Convey Character
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am going to explore some tips for conveying character. How to Convey Character As a writer, one of the most challenging aspects of crafting a story is being able to convey… Read More ›
Speed Writing
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I will explore speed writing, explaining what it is and how it can help you in your writing projects. Speed Writing Writing is a crucial aspect of all our lives, particularly for… Read More ›
Using Dialogue Tags
Hi everyone! I hope you’re well. Today, I’m talking about dialogue tags – specifically, what they are and when to use them. Using Dialogue Tags What are Dialogue Tags? As writers, we all know how important it is to use… Read More ›
Writing Narrative Nonfiction
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I will be exploring the genre of narrative nonfiction a little. So, without more preamble, let’s jump in. What is Narrative Nonfiction? Narrative nonfiction is a unique form of writing that brilliantly… Read More ›
What are Chapters, and How Long Should they Be?
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am talking about chapters; what are they, and how long should they be? What is a Chapter?Chapters are essential in long-form storytelling. They help to create a structure that steers the… Read More ›