A Guide to Word Count
Today I'm going to walk you through something that can get super confusing. I admit, I had to read and re-read some breakdowns of this...
How to Write Subplots
Subplots are the simplest, if not best, way to give your story depth. They add new layers and dimensions to a plot, preventing it from...
12 Steps to Suspense
I don't know about you, but Thriller novels are all that seem to be on my bookshelf lately. I can never put them down once I've picked...
Writing Realistic Dialogue
Hey guys, little side note: I'll be continuing 'The Publishing Process' next week. I've been pretty busy and Part 2 is a bit of a lengthy...
The Perfect Antagonist
I've just recently watched the movie adaptation for Stephen King's novel Misery. The book stars a writer named Paul Sheldon who drives...
8 Writing Cliches to Avoid
I've decided to use a Youtube video for this post today. I don't usually do this, but I found the video so informative that I decided it...
Short Story Writing Contests
We already know that the best way to become a better writer is to write. And keep writing, even when you feel like you're doing terribly....
4 Things That Will Scare Readers Away
There will always be pitfalls to avoid when it comes to writing. With every correct way to do something, there's an incorrect way--a...
How to Outline
You may or may not have heard about something called outlining. To 'outline' your novel is, basically, to organize all the plot points,...
Your Book's First Chapter
This is it. You've got an idea of your novel's plot, and designs for all your characters. You've decided what POV you want to write in....
