How to prepare to write a story. A few decisions you have to make before starting your novel

Whilst reading The Rumour, I realised I could model my own book idea on its structure. This blog explains how to deconstruct a novel to write your own.

Want to develop a compelling plot? Learn the art of plot development with these 7 easy steps! From concept to execution, these tips will help you create a story readers can’t put down. #PlotDevelopment #WritingTips #StoryWriting

This blog explains how it's possible for crime fiction authors to plan and write more than one novel a year with some very careful planning!

Check out this huge list of villain motivations, and learn why they are so important for creating a realistic and relatable villain in your story!

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As an aspiring writer, I spent countless nights staring at a blank screen, overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of bringing my stories to life. I had incredible ideas—heroes with heart, villains with depth, and worlds so vivid they played like movies in my mind. Yet, every attempt to translate them onto the page ended up

I’m very good at coming up with story “sparks” – too good, in fact – but I always find it a trial to develop those ideas into fully-fledged stories. One technique I use is to create mind-maps. I thought I would share my genre mind maps in case they can help you in your hour…

So you need to move. Start planning! Because there a number of items that need to be done before shifting new home. Be prepared will make for a smooth move.

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Foreshadowing is a literary device and a necessary aspect of any well-crafted story. Though necessary, many writers may not know how to use it to its full effect. I will therefore offer you some tips on how to use it in this blog post. But, first, let’s look at what foreshadowing actually is.

Don't write another boring, aimless chapter ever again. Create a scene that keeps readers hooked to the page in three easy steps.

Scene sequences bring together a series of individual scenes into a distinct narrative section, united by focus, location, and/or theme.

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Using repeating elements, resembling Pasifika patterning, a parametric tapa cloth was plotted on black paper with a white pen. Complemented with parallel lines in a diagonal arrangement adds pattern language to this artwork. Suspended in space, this cloth holds a sense of frozen movement, as if taken by the wind. Plotted on @idrawpenplotter plotter, using @gordonharrisartsupplies A4 black paper from @fabriano1264 using @uniballco fine white pen. #pasifika #pen #penplotter #penplot #plot #plotter #robot #lines #parallel #generativeart #art #technical #design #polynesia #code #black #white #3d #idrawpenplotter #penplotterart #creative #algorithm #moiré #inspiration #flow #newzealand #pattern #fabric #dynamic #contrast @generative.hut @penplotart @uniballUK

Repetition of sine waves in an array creates a unique output resembling an unravelling woollen garment. Plotted on @idrawpenplotter using @rotringofficial rapidograph pens and @gordonharrisartsupplies A3 white paper from @fabriano1264 #art #artgallery #artist #artlover #original #originalart #plotter #plotting #plot #pen #pendrawing #penplotter #penplotterart #penplot #inspiration #design #creative #line #code #codeart #parametricdesign #parametric #generativeart #generative #wool #pattern #robot #drawing #new #black @penplotart @generative.hut

12 Star Wars Flowers for Your Garden is an obvious blog for May 4th! Garden Design Inspiration for a Themed Garden so the Force is with you year-round

Whether you're outlining or editing, here are four questions you can ask to help identify, rectify, or prevent plot holes.