Fiction...
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Character Development
In a compelling work of fiction, characters never remain stagnant. Instead, they experience epiphanies, change as a result of tragedies, or uncover a new way of...
Character Evolution
If you've ever had the opportunity to watch an infant grow into adulthood, you know how amazing the transformation is. And if you're that child's parent, you are...
Creating a Character
As an author of fiction, you are expected to know your characters inside and out before you ever start writing. So why not use some creative ways to find out more about...
Creating a Narrator
Whether you're writing a novel or a short story, or even a poem, developing a narrator can be a challenge. First person writing is one of the most powerful ways of...
Creating Suspense
A truly suspenseful book, short story, novella, or other literary work is much like a theatrical performance. Just as a well-written and superbly acted drama keeps the...
Developing a World For Your Book Characters
What makes a great story? Most people think first about situations, about characters and the interactions between them. Characters, however,...
Developing Your Unique Voice
Writers, like all artisans, have a uniqueness all their own. But just as singers have to practice to capture the essence of their true vocal abilities, authors also...
Fiction Dialogue
It's happened to most readers at one time or another… they're knee-deep in a riveting work of fiction when suddenly their enthusiasm flies out the window. Why? Because...
Originality
When you are handed assignments by someone else, you don't always get your choice. Sometimes, you just have to grin and bear writing an article about a subject that...
Plot: Writing a Blueprint
You've done your brainstorming, and now it's time to put pen to paper (or fingers to the keyboard). In a sense, writing a story is like building a house - it goes much...
Showing vs Telling
Did you enjoy straightforward lectures in school, or did you prefer hands-on activities? If you're like most people, the latter was much more enjoyable because you were...
Time, Chronology, Flashbacks
When you're telling a story that involves time shifts (as in the case of flashbacks), it's critical that you understand the chronology of the lives of your characters....
What is a Synopsis and How to Write One
A book synopsis is simply a very short description of the main theme of a nonfiction work. The synopsis deals with the novel’s central characters,...
What is Microfiction?
Many writers of both fiction and non-fiction will have heard of microfiction but most of these will be unable to explain exactly what it is.
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Writing for Children
Who is your toughest audience? Smug editors? Cold critics? Nope. If you write children's books, your biggest challengers are those little kids who can make or break...
Writing Pitfalls
Anyone who says writing isn't a dodgy occupation obviously never became stuck in one of these common pitfalls. But it needn't be that way as many of them are avoidable....
