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 ›
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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 ›
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 ›
5 Things I am Grateful for this Year
Hi everyone! I hope you’re well. Today is Wednesday and, usually, time for the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge from Long and Short Reviews, but the last one for this year was two weeks ago. So, I decided to take matters… 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 ›
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 ›
6 Reasons to Take Regular Writing Breaks
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’ll be exploring the benefits of taking regular writing breaks. Writing is an art; it is not just about putting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. It requires dedication, focus, and… Read More ›
Developing Your Writing Style
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am talking about writing style and, more specifically, how you can develop yours. Developing Your Writing Style As a writer, one of the most fundamental aspects of your craft is developing… Read More ›
Theme
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m going to be talking about ‘theme’ in regard to fiction writing! I’ll explain what it is, how you can develop it and even share a few examples of theme in a… Read More ›