I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!
A plot hole is a gap, contradiction or inconsistency in a storyline that goes against the internal logic of the story. It's the kind of slip-up that makes switched-on readers say, "Wait, hang on a second!"
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Do you struggle with plotting? A simple, easy-to-follow template for writing a fictional story is the W-Plot, perfect for both new writers and non-plotters. The W-Plot structure allows you freedom to create yet keeps your story on track all the way to that grand satisfying end. In our post, How to Write a Novel with the W-Plot Template, we break down each step to take the frustration out of plotting and give you tips to write a story readers will love.
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
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Have you ever had the vibes of your story figured out but no plot? This post gives you an easy process to find out what actually happens in yor novel
Detailed prompts for your next fantasy project.
The following words can often be deleted from your prose just because there are often stronger, more effective ways to write.
If you want to send your readers into a 3AM reading frenzy, these ideas could help!
How do writers create characters readers love to hate? How can you create your own Dolores Umbridge or Ramsey Bolton?
Even though some people would love to be paid for doing nothing, not everyone is equally enchanted by the idea of killing time for hours.
Strong story structure is the backbone that makes a story "work." It can guide our writing to enable us to create stories that resonate with readers.
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
Slow burn romances are stories in which the romance...burns slowly. Instead of instant kissing and love ballads, it's often more of a will-they-won't-they situation.
Writing a great plot twist needs a few ingredients. Read this post to find out how to mislead and surprise your readers.
Take the first step to writing your children’s book story. Get your copy of the children’s book template here to help you get started. Have...
As much as I love royals, witches, rebels and assassins, there are other jobs out there for your fantasy heroes!
I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!
A magic system is a set of rules, however strict or loose, that govern magic in a fictional world.
Handsome fairies, evil advisors, rebellious princesses who are bad at embroidery...
This guide aims to teach you how to write quotable dialogue in your novels and scripts.
Whether your characters are getting into swordfights, falling out of high windows, or escaping dramatic fires, you may be wondering what sort of injuries they would realistically sustain. This guide aims to explain some common injuries in fiction, as well as how to write each one. I did my best to research this (check
Have you ever had the vibes of your story figured out but no plot? This post gives you an easy process to find out what actually happens in yor novel
What is story conflict? Read examples from novels that show how to use different conflicts in a story to heighten tension and suspense.
How to write a plot outline: 1. Start with a synopsis. 2. Summarize scenes and chapters. 3. Use cards, corkboards, whiteboards. Learn more.
Structuring your story can frighten some writers and confuse others, but it doesn't have to be so - here is a simple way to look at story structure.
To give your characters some texture and make them feel more realistic, consider balancing their virtues with a sprinkle of toxicity.
This list outlines some cliches I commonly see in modern fantasy novels.
This guide gives you some tips on dropping hints of romance without explicitly stating it, or having your characters shout it from the rooftops.
Let's take some good traits and take them to their worst possible conclusions, twisting them into something negative.
