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
Kids are harsh critics, and while children’s books do make for easy reading, creating reading material that kids will actually enjoy is probably more challenging than you think. Here are a few of the most important things to keep
In a world filled with a million and one people who can properly carve out their thoughts and turn them into words, it is important to make a difference. When it comes to themes and topics, there are two
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
I have long admired writers of short stories. Those talented people who can tell a story in only a few short pages — a story so compelling it grabs you in the first few phrases, and doesn’t let go.
Do you enjoy writing – or dread it? I write for a living, and I also coach writers and would-be writers, so I know just how tough it can be to get up the motivation and the courage to
You’ve finally weaned that awesome piece of writing you had been nursing in your head for months. After spending a tedious period of time organising your thoughts, ideas and research into a brilliant and captivating body of text, here
A pen, a notebook, and an amazing imagination are enough ‘capital’ to begin an adventure in writing. However, there are several other writing tools you should consider trying out. These writing tools could help us write better, but for
If you do not write down your ideas then you've been doing a whole lot wrong for a long time. I really do not want to go into the things you've been missing out on but just bear in
