Writing a romance subplot in your novel can quickly make things cringey. Love stories in storytelling require real characters that feel authentic. Let's look to Han and Leia from Star Wars to see how a fictional relationship can feel real.
Sport is a recreation, leisure and activity as well as contest of muscle strength, endurance or speed and also competition in skill. A person who participates
In this book I will give you some advice on how to improve your writing, or at least what helps me! I AM NOT AN EXPERT. In fact, I am an amateur, and I would not, by all means call myself a real, greatly-skilled author. But these are the ways that I help myself and I think these ways will help you as well.
Psychiatrist Jonathan Peeples discusses what writers should know about the symptoms and treatment of schizophrenia
An exciting twist on more common story structures, the Four Act Structure is one you'll definitely want in your novel writing toolkit.
Writers Write is your one-stop writing resource. In this table, we list the differences between heroes and anti-heroes for writers.
I think everyone, if they sit down & think about it, has a philosophy of life. Something they do that is sacred to them. It may be in varying degrees...but
Fed up with female villains that aren't scary or evil? I can help. Today's post is all about creating awesome female villains.
To be able to intrigue a reader, one of the most important things is to have great characters. Characters should live, feel, express, and act like real people to be seen as genuine. Therefore, it’s important to get to know your characters as much as possible to be able to portray them as genuinely a
Communication is the oil for the machinery. It is frequently spoken about but rarely looked upon. One common frustration from employees is that ‘communication could be better’. This blog is a starter guide to help improve your communication skills, whether using it in a professional or personal sett
So, where exactly is your plot taking you? What happens next? What is this story about? It’s time to think about plot. Plotting Worksheet
These pictures tell a story. Students match each sentence below (A-L) to the correct picture (1-12). Picture 1 is an example. Then they finish the story. Past Simple practice. Key provided - ESL worksheets
Body Language Cheat Sheet for Writers As described by Selnick’s article: Author and doctor of clinical psychology Carolyn Kaufman has released a one-page body language cheat sheet of psychological...
All in good time. A German proverb. Try putting it in context by writing 1-3 sentences! What will you write?
Although there are many synonyms for 'said', often simplicity is clearest. Read ways to say 'said' and show who is speaking in dialogue, via gesture and movement or characters' reactions.
Find out which "Gotham" character you relate to.
There is one thing I recommend to everyone learning to write. Create a writer’s notebook. Why? It’s crucial for writers to be consistent in their writing. A writer’s notebook is a fun way to get started and keep writing. All you need is a pen, notebook and some writer’s notebook ideas. Oh, and a willingness
Tons of authors self-publish as a full-time job, and you can too. The key is to embrace the many ways you can make a living from your novels!
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.
TweetPin2EmailShare Introducing a new character to your story can be difficult. There’s a lot that goes into it, and to make matters worse, you only have one chance to give... Read more »
I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!
On Wednesdays, I share posts, fables, songs, poems, quotations, TEDx Talks, cartoons, and books that have inspired and motivated me on my writing journey. I hope these posts will give writers, arti…
Leave one ingredient out and your story will fall flat as a flitter. Yeah, that’s right a story can fall flat just like a cake or soufflé. I can remember my mother yelling, “Don’t…
Describing places is an important part of making your settings come to life. Use these writing tips and exercises to hone your descriptive skills.
Improve your writing and editing -- and anyone else's -- using the Six Traits.
If you're writing a story aboard a pirate ship, or featuring pirates, this guide will help you out with research. We'll go through jobs on the ship, weapons, terms, ship parts, and some common tropes of pirate stories.
Our lives will never be easy enough. The human mind is always trying to figure out ways to make life easier. We are never happy with what we have. Our grandparents lived without electricity, some of our parents lived without the Internet, I wonder how many things we are living without as well? Well, we
What should you do once you've finished writing a book? Here are 7 next steps to take after you finish your manuscript. And one thing you definitely should NOT do!
