There are essential dialogue writing rules to follow if one expects to write a good story. Dialogue is what keeps the story interesting and moving quickly for the reader. It’s essential to a good story. However, there are dialogue
The hard part of writing a book isn’t getting it published. With more opportunities than ever to become an author, the hard part is the actual writing. 1. Decide what the book is about Good writing is always about something.
Writing a story is one thing, but writing a story that readers can’t go to bed until they finish reading is another thing entirely. And, for every writer, the latter is usually better than the former, because when your
There is more to writing than just putting down words or making sentences make sense. Writing can be fun; it can be exciting; and people can always look forward to it. Generally, there are different reasons why people are
We all have the same goal as fiction writers—we want to transport our readers inside the pages so that they feel like a part of the story. Characters are an extremely important part of making that happen. And characters
All the great fiction books that captivate readers of all ages (as well as editors) have one thing in common: They all have a strong main character as well as a few great supporting characters. Understanding the difference between
Conflict in your story has to be an emotional ride for your readers. Conflict keeps your readers engaged and turning the pages. You may know this, but you’re still wondering how to implement the information. What is conflict? A
As with personal documents or academic writing, fiction writing can be challenging. Our editors have encountered five problems on a regular basis. By avoiding these habits, your fiction writing will be greatly improved. 1. Generic verbs and nouns Imagine
Creating the perfect antagonist is as difficult as creating a protagonist. If you pick up a children’s book about superheroes, you will notice one thing about the antagonists in the book, there is usually no deep motivation behind their
It’s the fear of every writer: writing a story your reader CAN put down. No writer wants to think their story is boring, but sometimes it is. Fortunately, there are only a few reasons stories are boring. Once you
