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. 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
Here we will give you an in-depth tour of the beating engine at the heart of all your favorite stories: rising action. Read more →
ProWritingAid Review: Is this Grammarly for Serious Writers?
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 11 Ways to Find Even More!)
Apr 09, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
The ultimate bank of book ideas ripe and ready for writing. Plus 11 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
In writing, starting in medias res means beginning a story in the middle of the action. Read more →
What is a Novella? Understanding the Form (with Examples)
Apr 02, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a novella? Discover what makes this fiction form so very special, with examples from some of our favorite novellas. 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? Definition, Examples & Common Traits
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 of 2023: Scrivener, yWriter, and More
Nov 30, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Find the right book writing software for your needs. Features quick reviews of Scrivener, yWriter, and the Reedsy Book Editor. Read more →
70 Interesting Character Flaws to Use In Your Story
Nov 20, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Character flaws turn your ideas into three-dimensional people. Check out these 70 fascinating flaws to use in your own stories! Read more →
Character Questionnaire: 50 Juicy Questions To Ask Your Characters
Nov 18, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to use a character questionnaire, and put your character in the hot seat with our 50 juicy character development questions. Read more →
What Is the Setting of a Story? How to Write 3 Types of Settings
Oct 16, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
The best story settings come to vivid life in their readers' minds. Learn all about the setting of a story and how to write it in this guide! Read more →
How to Write a Novella: 7 Tips From an Expert
Sep 09, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Get the low down on how to write a novella, with insider tips from a professional editor on length, character development, conflict and more. Read more →
How to Plan a Novel: From Idea to First Draft in 7 Tips
Jul 17, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Have an exciting book idea that you want to work on? Hold your horses and discover how to plan a novel before jumping into the actual writing! Read more →
How to Write a Trilogy in 6 Steps
Jun 17, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
These six steps on how to write a trilogy will help you brainstorm, outline, and structure a three-part series that will immerse and hook readers. Read more →
What Is a Round Character? Definition, Examples, and Traits
Jun 16, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a round character? What makes them so compelling? Here we define the essential qualities of a round character and provide examples from literature. Read more →
How to Become a Novelist (With Tips from Famous Authors!)
Jun 10, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Always dreamt of becoming a novelist, but not sure where to start? This 10-step guide to how to become a novelist will give you everything you need! Read more →
How to Start a Novel: 8 Steps to the Perfect Opening Scene
May 26, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to write an amazing opening for your book? This post will show you how to start a novel off right, in 8 simple steps. Read more →
How to Write a Series: 5 Fundamental Tips for Expanding Your Story
May 08, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to write a series by understanding these five fundamental elements of storytelling, from planning to character development. Read more →
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