Writing a morally gray hero, or antihero, can be a bit difficult, but here's how you can write morally gray heroes easily!

Discover the power of the sage archetype in storytelling: Learn how this character influences the hero with wisdom and mentorship.

Writing your first novel is never easy. Fortunately, there are some tricks that can help, from gamifying your writing habits to feeding your inspiration!

It's impossible to figure out how to outline any one aspect of your story in isolation. Instead, learn 3 ways to "bob and weave" from one to the next.

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You are thinking about writing a book, but don’t know where to start. I got you! Outlining was one of my biggest struggles. I used to believe vehemently that I was a pantster, and that I was never going to change. But writing a book, of any kind, without having a clear idea where it

What is the best way to start writing a book after you've got a story idea? Read this post to find out how to start your novel-writing process.

Posts for fiction writers on novel writing, managing your writing life, author platform basics, and the writing mindset.

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What is story conflict? Read examples from novels that show how to use different conflicts in a story to heighten tension and suspense.

Keep them reading. That’s our mission, right? And there’s nothing that can hook any reader faster and stronger than a protagonist they can relate to, like, and therefore care about. This is one hal…

If you're writing a new story and you need help figuring out how to make sure you can write a compelling villain, here are some tips!

There are four points of view: first, second, third and fourth. Read our guide to each to see which one suits your story

If you're looking for great worldbuilding tools that will help you with your novels, here are ten of the best you can use right now!

Are you looking for ideas on how to write a novel? This 14-step guide covers the basics, from coming up with an idea to polishing your final product!

Before you start to write a novel, you should work on your outline. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to outline a novel in one day.

If you want to create a character profile but aren't sure where to start, this step-by-step guide will help you do just that!

If you're writing a new story and you need help figuring out how to make sure you can write a compelling villain, here are some tips!

If you're looking for advice on how to write literary fiction, be sure to include these 5 key elements in your story.

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month—write a 50K word novel during November) starts today, and while I plan to continue blogging throughout NaNo, I wanted to make sure I gave you something good to keep you happy during my crazy month. *smile* Of course, whether or not you’d define today’s post as anything good might depend […]

Now that you've started your novel, what's the best way to write it? Here are some reasons why I recommend paper before you jump to the computer!

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Looking for unique vampire story ideas for your next novel, short story or screenplay? Click to see tons of vampire story prompts that you can use!

Jobs are always a very important component of any civilization in history, so here is how to create jobs for a fantasy world.

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More often than not, the terms 'Novel' and 'Book' are used interchangeably by most people, and their true meanings are eluded in the process.

Writing your next book starts HERE

Today's post will go through my process in how to plan a fantasy series, the easy way! Writing a series seems hard, but it's a lot of fun!

Find out how to write an impressive first chapter that interests readers and encourages them to purchase your novel.

If you're looking to write a series of books, be sure to read this article before you start.

Know how to write a book. This is a comprehensive guide for all beginners to become writers and authors, either through traditional or self-publishing.

If you want to write a romantic suspense book, this article will help you to write a story, which has a perfect combination of romance and danger.

When editing a novel, there are many things to look for and eliminate. Start with these four things to make your writing more effective.

If you want to write a good love triangle but aren't sure where or how to start, this guide will explain how to do just that!

This page servers as an ever-expanding list of resources that could be helpful to you as a worldbuilder, writer, artist, or developer. As this blog is shifting focus towards the worldbuilding and writing side, the majority of resources are dedicated to these areas. Each resource comes with a short

Author Tricia Goyer shares Free Printables for Writing Your Novel. Do you want easy-to-use worksheets to help novel writing? Grab these!

Are you a writer wanting to learn how to write a monster that will terrify your readers? Click to learn all about how to create a monster!

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On your way to writing an above-average novel, learn how to apply these ten straightforward solutions to common fiction problems.

It’s often said that people (or more importantly, literary agents) will stop reading your book if you haven’t hooked them within the f...

Need a list of cozy mystery writing prompts? These 27 will give you some ideas for your story!

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Writing romance and love stories requires the ability to craft emotional payoffs for readers and love worth shipping. Read a complete guide.

Creating an outline for your novel is an essential step of any writing routine. This ten step process walks you through everything you'll need to do so!