15 Examples of Great Dialogue (And Why They Work So Well)
Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to see what great dialogue looks like on the page? Here are 15 juicy examples to sink your teeth into — plus why we think they work so well. Read more →
270+ Other Words For "Said" To Supercharge Your Writing
Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
We've compiled over 250 other words for 'said 'to inject action and emotion into your dialogue, so readers will practically hear it ringing in their ears. Read more →
How Long is a Short Story or Novella? (Updated for 2025)
Jan 13, 2021 – Understanding Publishing
Find out how long a novella, novelette, and short story are supposed to be. Read more →
How to Publish a Book in 2025: 10 Steps to Success
Jan 12, 2021 – Understanding Publishing
Learn how to publish a book in 10 steps. From picking a publishing path to marketing your book, here's what you need to succeed in 2025. 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 →
Successful Self-Published Authors: 18 Inspiring Stories
Jan 05, 2021 – Understanding Publishing
Here are 18 authors who made their name by taking the road less traveled and self-publishing their books to great success. Read more →
The Ultimate List of Book Genres: 35 Popular Genres, Explained
Dec 29, 2020 – Understanding Publishing
Among these 35 popular book genres, there's bound to be one that fits your book like a glove — so let's find it! Read more →
How Much Do Authors Make? The Truth About Money in Publishing
Dec 29, 2020 – Understanding Publishing
Want to know how much authors make from their books? Find out more about royalties and advances in this guide. Read more →
Freytag’s Pyramid: Understand the Shape of Tragic Drama
Dec 14, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Read on to discover the acts that make up Freytag’s pyramid as a story structure, and pay close attention as we apply each to Arthur Miller’s play Death of a Salesman. You’ll be a Freytag expert in no time. Read more →
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