Todo empieza a ser real en el preciso instante en que lo pronunciamos. Como si antes no existiera. Como si fueran simples conjeturas. Emociones sumadas a esa intuición de la que nunca nos fiamos. P…
For your practice writing sessions: 365 creative writing prompts, one for each day of the year.
La escritura cuneiforme es el más antiguo sistema de escritura conocido hasta la fecha. Su soporte son tableta
Write Your Name in Cuneiform In today’s Literacy, we will be looking at Cuneiform, an ancient form of writing from Mesapotamia (now Iraq). You can use this site to write your “Monogram&…
There are so many reasons to get out and explore, but a big one is that we truly believe travel is the best form of self-care. Here's why!
Hobbies to reducde stress are a need in today's society where we are constantly distracted with things draining our energy. Refresh yourself with this list of hobies to reduce stress.
Kaigelu 316, Pelikan Edelstein Aquamarine, Rhodia Webbie
*furiously takes notes*
I asked my audience which things would make them quit a novel.
This blog is about the unique phenomenon of being unable to write pain effectively. My theories on how to write pain well so readers will feel it all.
TweetPin1EmailShare Once you have a really great backstory for your character, you’ll probably feel like drawing a lot of attention to it from the get-go. After all, you worked so... Read more »
TweetPin8EmailShare Writing about a character waking up can be a challenge, especially since waking up is something we do in a semiconscious state. It can be tough to pinpoint exactly... Read more »
TweetPin8EmailShare Writing about a character waking up can be a challenge, especially since waking up is something we do in a semiconscious state. It can be tough to pinpoint exactly... Read more »
TweetPin3EmailShare Currency is an important part of any developed society, so it isn’t an aspect you should ignore if you’re creating a world for your story. Sure, you could use... Read more »
TweetPin4EmailShare Intoxication is a complex biological process, and it can affect people in a variety of different ways—making it a particularly difficult thing to write about. However, the acts of... Read more »
Whether you're writing a villain or a tragic hero, these steps will help make their downfall as tragic (and juicy) as possible.
TweetPin5EmailShare Creating a fictional culture is something that almost all fiction and fantasy writers will have to do at some point. Whether you need a culture for a society of... Read more »
What is story conflict? Read examples from novels that show how to use different conflicts in a story to heighten tension and suspense.
There are a number of things that can drive readers away from your book, and badly-developed characters are definitely close to the top of that list. It’s not always done intentionally but i…
Yes, it’s time for another World Builder article. Today’s post is all about Religion in your world. If you missed any of my earlier World Builder articles you can find them here – World Builder ser…
TweetPin2EmailShare Anyone who has ever started writing a story knows that the beginning is the hardest part. Whether it’s the first page, first paragraph, or even just the first line,... Read more »
This is part of the series of blog articles called “A Writer’s Guide…” where guest posters share their knowledge of skills and occupations. These articles are a resource to help other …
How to Write Villains Readers Can See. If we want our readers to enjoy what we write and the stories we tell than we need to carefully consider how we get...
TweetPin5EmailShare Annoying children are unfortunately overly prevalent in literature and media. It’s not that writers deliberately create these characters to be annoying, but they end up that way when they... Read more »
No dejemos que este Free RPG Day 2023 nos pase de largo, hay muchos juegos de rol gratis que podemos descubrir
TweetPin5EmailShare Annoying children are unfortunately overly prevalent in literature and media. It’s not that writers deliberately create these characters to be annoying, but they end up that way when they... Read more »
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.
One of the biggest reasons J. K. Rowling turned the fans of her Harry Potter series into fanatics were—besides from the exceptional characters and rich world building—the clues and hidden secrets that were sprinkled through each book. These things had the fanatic fans searching the stor
Struggling noble houses are a fantasy trope, so you want to create a few for your fantasy story. For fantasy fiction and roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons.
Advice on writing realistic death scenes, by science reporter and author Bianca Nogrady.
Reading and emulating professional screenplays is a common way to learn screenwriting, but make sure to pick up the right lessons and habits when you do.
TweetPin5EmailShare Creating a fictional culture is something that almost all fiction and fantasy writers will have to do at some point. Whether you need a culture for a society of... Read more »
A magic system is a set of rules, however strict or loose, that govern magic in a fictional world.
Learning how to describe character appearance makes it so much easier to "show, not tell" your characters and your story.
I enjoy this lesson. We look at an image that has lots of things going on and I ask the student to Describe the Scene. If they have a low level of English, they might simply say, “Woman shop…
