What Is Flash Fiction? Your Guide to the World of Miniature Masterpieces
As its name suggests, flash fiction is short, compact and impactful in a way that is a bit akin to a lightning strike. In other
Worlds Unbound: Exploring the Essential Elements of Fantasy Fiction
What makes fantasy so very bewitching? And which essential fantasy elements should you include in your writing if you want to craft a complex magical world? Let’s jump right in.
6 Unconventional Ways to Write a Novel
The number of ways to write a novel is limitless. In fact, it can be argued that there are no wrong ways to write a
The Art of Storytelling: Editing for Narrative Arc
When it all comes down to it, writers are artists, and storytelling is an artform. Writers use storytelling like a sculptor uses marble—they carve and shape a narrative arc into the story’s structure.
FICTION EDITING ESSENTIALS – Free Webinar
Fiction Editing Essentials – The Full Editing Journey Crafting a captivating novel is only half the battle. This webinar empowers writers with the essential tools
What is a Cliché? Banishing Overused Phrases and Tropes from Your Fiction
Most writers know they should ideally avoid using cliché in their writing, but what is a cliché in the first place? And how can you
How to Write Dialogue that Captivates Your Readers
Dialogue is a great chance to break free from the grammatical and other conventions of narrative writing. It’s where your characters can show their quirks,
How to Write a Short Story That Thrills
A short story is a joy to craft. Not only do you not have the challenge of a long novel, but you can be creative
Exploring Character Vs. Technology in Fiction
Ever since Karel Capek wrote the play R.U.R. in 1920 and coined the term “Robot”, the character vs. technology conflict has become a very popular
Beyond the Thunder: A Guide to Storm Symbolism in Literature
“It was a dark and stormy night…” Yep, something’s about to go wrong. As soon as your eyes land on words such as these while
