What is gaslighting? Are you looking for ways to make your antagonist more controlling? Use these gaslighting phrases to make your antagonist more manipulative.
Our blogger writes about scaring your readers and shares eight tips for writing a great horror story.
Great writing engages the senses—especially sound. Use this comprehensive list of words that describe sounds to bring your writing to life.
We write about the least you should know about your protagonist and antagonist in the stories you create. If you know who your protagonist and
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How do you include conflict in memoirs? Do you have enough? We discuss the mistakes writers make with conflict in memoirs.
Find out why the Marvel Universe is plotted like a book.
We write about why credible characters are essential for a convincing screenplay.
We write about the 4 best places to put plot twists in your screenplay.
This post is about three truly odd protagonists, why they became so popular, and what we can learn from them. Here are 3 truly odd protagonists
Discover why every story needs a moment of truth, when a character faces their greatest challenge and reveals what they are made of.
Learn how to make readers care about an amoral protagonist, even when your main character lies, cheats, or commits terrible crimes.
Need a plot for your first novel? Discover why revenge works across genres and helps you build a story with a clear goal.
Want to write a memoir? Discover 5 practical tips to help you get started and turn your memories into a compelling story.
Write a prologue that works. Discover five good reasons to include a prologue in your novel, with examples from published books.
Want to write a locked-room mystery? Discover how to create an impossible crime that keeps readers guessing until the final reveal.
Learn how to use method writing to create believable characters, explore their emotions, and bring your fictional world to life.
Learn how to self-edit a manuscript with these 12 practical steps, from plot and characters to pacing, continuity, grammar, and final checks.
Stuck in a writing rut? Try these 10 practical ways to get moving again, overcome creative blocks, and make progress on your writing.
What is a denouement? Learn how this final part of a story works, how it differs from the climax, and use it to create a
