How to develop a story: 10 steps to a winning plot
Learning how to develop a story so that you take readers on an unforgettable journey is key to becoming a great novelist. Here are 10 steps to … Read More
Vivid story setting description: Examples and insights
Vivid story setting descriptions helps us anchor a story’s action in place. Here are story setting description examples that reveal the varied functions of setting description: 1. … Read More
Why write a book? 10 global authors give reasons to write
Why write a book? It’s a question authors are asked time and again (or more simply, ‘Why do you write?’). In honour of World Book and Copyright … Read More
Indirect characterization: Revealing characters subtly
Indirect characterization is writing that paints in character detail by showing rather than telling. Rather than only tell readers about characters’ personalities and values, you can reveal them … Read More