Fiction

In a compelling work of fiction, characters never remain stagnant. Instead, they experience epiphanies, change as a result of tragedies, or uncover...

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...

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...

A truly suspenseful book, short story, novella, or other literary work is much like a theatrical performance. Just as a well-written and superbly...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

There are a few hints to remember when writing children's books. Among them: keep your vocabulary simple; turn staid situations into adventures;...

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...