Using powerful literary tools such as introductions, prologues, prefaces and forwards and can be impactful. Read on for definitions and examples of these
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Having flat characters in your story is as vital as having round characters. Read on for definitions of flat characters, how they are used and tips for creating them
Understanding how the story structure as detailed in Freytag’s Pyramid can help you craft your own stories. Read on for a look at this storytelling tool
The hero’s journey is a powerful storytelling tool that resonates with audiences because it reflects our own personal journeys of triumph, adversity, and self-realization and is a reflection of everyday life
From productivity hacks to complete guides to writing, to how to write dialogue and generate new story ideas, we’ve covered these topics and more in 2023. Read on for a refresher of 10 top ideas to get you motivated and writing.
Romy Sommer’s seventh novel, My Fake Italian Marriage, has now been released. We review her book and chat about its genesis
While dialogue isn’t real speech, but a form of stylized speech, it still needs to sound as natural and authentic as possible. Read on for ways to achieve this
Self-editing a manuscript is essential, even if you are planning to use a professional editor too. Read on for how to self-edit
This week I take a look at writing my novel using the Now Novel process to map and plot my book, as well as some of the issues and challenges I have had with my own novel writing journey