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!"
Learning how to create tension in writing is important whatever your genre. Read more on writing a page-turning novel.
As much as I love royals, witches, rebels and assassins, there are other jobs out there for your fantasy heroes!
As students navigate the challenging world of academia, the pressure to excel in their studies often mounts. One crucial aspect of their academic journey involves producing high-quality homework…
If you want to send your readers into a 3AM reading frenzy, these ideas could help!
Writers of all levels need to practice their writing skills. See and discover some tips and prompts to help you focus on your writing skills.
Your story is always stronger when your character wants something. This is what propels them to make the decisions they make. If you're struggling to find a good motivation for your character, I've compiled 50 ideas you can use... If you want to learn how to use the character's backstory to formulate a motivation, we c
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
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
To give your characters some texture and make them feel more realistic, consider balancing their virtues with a sprinkle of toxicity.
Sometimes dialogue sounds stiff, clunky, or unnatural. Try these tricks to make your dialogue sound more natural and less written.
Engaging activities and ideas for teaching students to add dialogue
The writing process can seem daunting if you're just finding out how to start writing a novel. Here are some tips and resources from my own writing process.
I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!
Sometimes dialogue sounds stiff, clunky, or unnatural. Try these tricks to make your dialogue sound more natural and less written.
This guide aims to teach you how to write quotable dialogue in your novels and scripts.
This list features some gorgeous words that fantasy writers can use for inspiration.
Struggling to figure out how your novel should end? Have a look at these 5 ways to end your novel and see if any of them resonate with your story.
This can work for redemption arcs, or just for writing morally grey characters.
I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
There’s nothing wrong with saying “they shouted”, but if you want to mix it up or be more specific, here are some alternatives:
There’s nothing wrong with saying “they shouted”, but if you want to mix it up or be more specific, here are some alternatives:
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How can journaling can make you a better writer? Explore these provoking journaling ideas and start a new journaling practice!
I know you guys like making your readers cry, so I thought I'd enable this pattern.
This list features some gorgeous words that fantasy writers can use for inspiration.
Help students plan and pre-write a narrative short story by following this blog post. Includes free graphic organizers and step-by-step directions.
Struggling to figure out how your novel should end? Have a look at these 5 ways to end your novel and see if any of them resonate with your story.
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
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.
This guide aims to teach you how to write quotable dialogue in your novels and scripts.
If you feel like your battle scenes are dragging, or you have no idea where to start, this guide will give you the fundamentals of writing an engaging battle scene.
There is nothing more frustrating than scheduling writing time, carefully preparing your coffee or tea, finally sitting down at your computer or notebook, and then… staring. You start a sentence. “Bah, that sounds terrible.” You get a few sentences down, then you re-read them and think, “That made a lot more sense in my […]
Whether you're writing a villain or a tragic hero, these steps will help make their downfall as tragic (and juicy) as possible.
Handsome fairies, evil advisors, rebellious princesses who are bad at embroidery...
Realistic settings immerse readers in the story, as well as contributing to the story's overall atmosphere and mood. These hacks help you to make your settings more immersive.
What makes some novels feel "fanfic-y" or draw comparison to fanfiction?
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
