What Is Symbolism? Definition and Examples
Jan 03, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft
Symbols are used to represent important ideas in books, films, and more. Learn all about symbolism in literature here, complete with classic examples! Read more →
Affect vs. Effect: 3 Tricks to Never Mistake Them Again
Dec 29, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn three memory tricks to ensure you'll never again confuse 'affect' and 'effect'. Read more →
Please Steal These Ideas! 30 Things to Write About
Dec 03, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
If you're tired of staring at a blank sheet, check out these 30 things to write about. Feel free to steal these ideas! Read more →
7 Elements of a Story: The Recipe for a Great Narrative
Nov 02, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
In this post, we reveal the seven essential story elements and show you how they work together. Read more →
How to Write: 5 Ways To Level Up Your Writing
Oct 28, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Whether you're working on a story, an essay, or an article, here's how to write better with these 5 tips. Read more →
5 Writing Techniques Every Writer Should Try on for Size
Oct 26, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Looking for some fresh writing techniques to build your skills or help you push through writer’s block? Here are 5 that you can try on for size! Read more →
9 Editing Tips: How to Self-Edit Your Own Writing (+ Checklist)
Oct 21, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Finished your first draft and ready for the next step? We've put together nine top tips to help kickstart your self-edit! Read more →
How to Write a Story in 6 Spellbinding Steps
Oct 07, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Whether you’re looking to pen a novel, a screenplay, or a short story, here’s how to write a fantastic story in six steps. Read more →
6 Fantastic Tips for Writing Stellar Science Fiction
Oct 05, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Build a compelling world and tell a story readers will love with these 6 tips on how to write science fiction from professional editors. Read more →
What is a Foil Character and What Role Do They Play? (With Examples)
Sep 01, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a foil character and what do they add to a story? Here, we go through their main functions with examples from film and literature. Read more →
Rising Action: Where the Story Really Happens (With Examples)
Sep 01, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Ever wondered what goes on behind the core of every story? Here we will give you an in-depth tour of the beating engine at the heart of all your favorite tales: rising action. Read more →
ProWritingAid: Grammarly for Serious Writers? (+ Discount Code)
Jun 11, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What does ProWritingAid offer and how does it compare to Grammarly? Find out in this comprehensive review and get 20% off a subscription. Read more →
Grammarly Alternatives: 19 Grammar Tools for Any Budget
Jun 07, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to eradicate all writing mistakes but you're not sure about Grammarly? Here are 18 alternative spelling and grammar tools you might want to see! Read more →
Inclusive Language: An Author's Guide (with Examples)
May 10, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn about inclusive language with examples that will help you welcome a wider range of readers into the wonderful world of your writing. Read more →
50+ Book Ideas (and 10 Ways to Find Even More!)
Apr 09, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
The ultimate bank of book ideas ripe and ready for writing. Plus 10 creative ways to come up with even more of your own. Read more →
In Medias Res: Definition, Usage, and Examples
Apr 02, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Discover how writers can use "in medias res" openings to jumpstart their stories. Features examples from books and films. Read more →
What is a Novella? Understanding the Form (with Examples)
Apr 02, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Understand everything from word count to common characteristics with this guide that answers the question on everyone's mind: what is a novella, really? Read more →
How to Become a Better Writer: 20 Hacks and Tips
Feb 11, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to know how to become a better writer? Check out our 20 essential tips and hacks. Read more →
What is a Tragic Hero? (plus 8 Heartbreaking Examples)
Jan 12, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What makes a tragic hero, tragic? In this post, we'll tell you everything you ever wanted to know about this literary archetype, including examples from literature. Read more →
How to Write a Graphic Novel in 8 Action-Packed Steps
Jan 12, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to write a graphic novel that readers will want to read (and illustrators will want to illustrate). Read more →
How to Write a Mystery: The 6 Secret Steps Revealed
Dec 02, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
A clever trail of clues is thrilling to read and even more fun to pen, so why not learn how to write a mystery of your own? We'll show you how. Read more →
The Best Book Writing Software For Every Budget in 2022
Nov 30, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
The right piece of book writing software can make all the difference. We break down 15 options so you can get writing today. Read more →
70 Interesting Character Flaws to Use In Your Story
Nov 20, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
To err is human, in the words of Alexander Pope — or, in the slightly goofier words of Pam Beesly, pobody’s nerfect. It stands to reason that if you want your fictional characters to be as well-rounded and relatable as actual people, you’ll need to give them a few character flaws. While it might... Read more →
Character Questionnaire: 50 Juicy Questions To Ask Your Characters
Nov 18, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Author Elizabeth Bowen once said “characters are not created by writers. They pre-exist and have to be found”. That’s solid advice, but there’s one small catch — what do you do if you want to write, but a fully-formed character is yet to fall into your lap? Don’t be disheartened: there are thing... Read more →
Setting of a Story: What Is It? And How to Write It
Oct 16, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
“When you leave a beautiful place, you carry it with you wherever you go,” lifestyle author Alexandra Stoddard once wrote. She was referring to real-life places, but the same is true of fictional ones — the setting of a story can be just as affecting and memorable as a place you’ve actually visit... Read more →
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