4 Super Easy Ways To Create Characters For Short Stories
In short stories, we have less time to develop characters. In this post, we cover 4 super easy ways to create characters for short stories
Creative Writing
The MacGuffin And Chekhov’s Gun: 2 Literary Devices Writers Should Know
Learn how writers use these literary devices – The MacGuffin and Chekhov’s Gun – to create suspense, drive plots, and keep readers hooked.
What Is Visual Storytelling? 10 Essential Techniques Every Writer Should Know
What is visual storytelling? Discover 10 essential visual storytelling techniques writers can use to create emotion, tension, and unforgettable characters in fiction.
What Is Mood? 140 Words To Describe Mood In Fiction
What is mood in fiction? Learn how to create it, with examples, and discover 140 words to describe mood in your writing.
5 Essential Exercises For Writing Dialogue
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises. This post includes five essential exercises for writing dialogue.
What Is Fantasy Fiction? Plus A Fantasy Book Title Generator
Do you want to write fantasy? We answer the question: What is fantasy fiction? And we include a fantasy book title generator for writers.
9 Essential Character Questionnaires Every Writer Needs
These 9 Essential Character Questionnaires will help writers create memorable characters, develop backstory, track relationships, and avoid plot holes.
How To Choose A Book Title: 10 Things Every Writer Should Know
Naming your book? Here are 10 tips for choosing a memorable, intriguing title that captures your story and makes readers want to read it.
10 Ways To Move Your Plot Forward
Move a plot forward with 10 practical tips for creating conflict, raising the stakes, and keeping your story moving towards a satisfying ending.
10 Ways To Create Dangerously Nuanced Antagonists (With Examples)
Great antagonists make protagonists stronger. They drive conflict and shape a novel. So, how do we create interesting, dangerously nuanced antagonists?
How Many Characters Are Too Many?
How many characters are too many? When you’re writing a story, how do you know when you have too many characters in your book?
Happy Ever After Is A Choice Not A Given
Why do we need a happy ever after in our romance stories? Is happy ever after a choice and not a given? We give you
What Readers Gift To Writers
What exactly is the magic bond between readers and writers? Romantics say you’ll never know. Realists say it’s an exchange of money for books. I
20 Boring Adverbs & What To Use Instead
In this post, we look at boring adverbs and what to use instead.
The Last Month Left To Write
It’s the last month left to write before the end of the year. Read our post for last month suggestions for writers.
The 5 Easiest Genres To Plot
Are you looking for a genre? Have you thought about which genre to choose? In this post, we explore the 5 easiest genres to plot.
The 5 Toughest Genres To Plot
Some genres are more difficult to write than others. In this post, we explore the 5 toughest genres to plot in fiction.
Thanksgiving For Writers
In this post, we explore what Thanksgiving can mean for writers and how writers can celebrate Thanksgiving.
16 Tricky Cases of Uncommon Plurals
Jennifer Frost writes: ‘Ready to tackle the quirks of English plurals? GrammarCheck’s latest infographic spells out the ‘fish vs. fishes’ debate and more. It’s a
How To Use Creatures To Create Characters
How can creatures be a foundation from which to build your characters when storytelling? We explore how to use your imagination and use creatures to
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