Have you ever read about a character in a book and thought to yourself, “I really don’t care what happens to them!” right before putting the book down? If so, then there’s probably something wrong with their character arc. A character arc is the development of your character from the beginning of the story to…
Conflict is at the heart of any story and it can take many forms. In this article, we’ll highlight five common types of conflict that make up the basis of most fiction stories. Before you embark on the creation of your fiction book, you’ll need to decide what type of conflict you’ll want your story…
Irony is a powerful tool to have in your writer’s toolkit. It can make your writing a lot more interesting and entertaining for your readers, adding a wonderful new dimension to your fiction. Now, there are several different types of irony that writers can use to great effect when crafting their stories. In this article…
The second person is a powerful and vulnerable way to build your narrative, and can be used to great effect in both fiction and non-fiction. While using the second person in non-fiction is very common, in the world of fiction it’s one of the most difficult points of view to write from, requiring a lot…
Are you looking for character development tips? Do you need help creating deep, rich characters for your story? How can you make sure they are complex and yet relatable? If you’re looking for answers you are not alone. Many fiction authors struggle with character development when they first start writing novels. But fear not! This…
Every story requires six essential elements in order to be considered complete. In this article, we’ll talk about what these elements are, what they mean and how each play an important role in creating a compelling storyline. What are the 6 Essential Elements of a Story? The elements of a story are the building blocks…
An epilogue is an additional chapter to a book, typically found at the end of a novel. This extra chapter may provide additional facts about characters or events not fully developed in the narrative proper. This usually takes place after the timeline of the story. For example, it could detail what happened to the characters…
The First person point of view can be a powerful way to tell your story. First person writing can be intimate, immediate and deeply engaging. In this article you’ll learn what the first person point of view is, when you should use it and how to do it well. What Is The First Person Point…
Business writing is a skill that many professionals use on a daily basis. When it’s done right, business writing can be an invaluable tool for building your team, communicating with the public, generating sales leads and growing your existing customer base. Some businesses don’t take the time to invest in good business writing skills, because…
Dialogue writing is an art. In this blog post I’ll discuss the basics of dialogue, how to keep it tight, how to communicate by what the characters don’t say, how to reveal a wealth of information with a few spoken lines, and more. What is dialogue writing? Dialogue writing is the expression of speech between…
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