All strong narratives need well-developed and interesting characters.

Some people get so focused on leaving a great first impression that they seem to forget how to act like a decent human being.

I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!

Seven toxic seniors were leeching off of their classmates' hard work during group projects to maintain their grades, and the other kids were too nervous and scared to do something about it. So their teacher took action.

As much as I love royals, witches, rebels and assassins, there are other jobs out there for your fantasy heroes!

Dads have a unique approach to life on Planet Earth. They’ll fully support you while also gently teasing you. They’ll embarrass you while teaching you the most important values to have in life. And their jokes and pranks are some of the best that the internet has to offer. We feel like dads deserve a lot more love and attention than they get. And this article is our way to show our respect to fathers all over the globe.

Even if you're writing with no experience, this novel writing course turns your story idea into a full novel you can share with everyone.

Cheating guy got a 'loyalty' tattoo, brother burst out laughing.

Celestial symbolism in writing refers to the use of celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars as symbols to convey deeper meanings in a literary work. Celestial symbolism has been used in literature for centuries. It can add depth and meaning to your work by conveying abstract ideas and emotions through concrete images. Symbolism helps to create a mood or atmosphere, and to reinforce themes and motifs throughout a text. The same symbol can represent a variety of things in literature depending on the context and the author's intent, which is why some examples may have more than one association.

An internet user wanted to know if she was being a jerk when she told her roommate that she did not give a damn about her boyfriend's food allergies.

Time to start binging some documentaries, I guess.

Check out our 8 awesome tips on how to start a story that hooks your readers and 25 bonus story openers to get you writing right away!

Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!

Teachers are there to teach us. Not to berate us when we ask questions that are not considered 'smart'. I never understood the reason why teachers get annoyed when a student asks too many questions. I mean doesn't it mean the student is participating and trying to learn? Why is it a bad thing? However,

When reading the work of literary heroes like Jane Austen, or modern-day masters like Sally Rooney, it can be hard to imagine that they began with an empty page (or screen). It's strange to think that Victor Hugo turned a pen and parchment into the beautiful tale of The Hunback of Notre Dame. Or

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Learn how to write a magic system with examples by following these 18 easy steps. Whether you’re creating a hard or soft magic system.

This guide gives you some tips on dropping hints of romance without explicitly stating it, or having your characters shout it from the rooftops.

It's all about career and success these days. No matter what we achieve, it's never enough, we always strive for more. It's all good as long as we don't forget ourselves and our loved ones. Sadly, that's rarely the case.

How to write a novel is a legitimate question. It can be a scary and overwhelming concept. Novels go unfinished all the time, and writers everywhere get frustrated and discouraged.

This list outlines some cliches I commonly see in modern fantasy novels.

The fact that it's your little girl's special day doesn't mean that someone else wearing the same costume will ruin it. Especially if they actually embrace it.

What should I ask myself when I’m wondering, “what should I write about?” It is that fateful moment again. You have gotten out of bed. Brushed your teeth and...

Comparing The Seven Basic Plots by Christopher Booker to Dramatica Story Theory

How to write a book in 30 days? Is it really impossible? A feat on par with slaying a dragon? Maybe so, but writers engage in this adventure every single year