

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....


How to Raise Money as a Teenager
Early on, during the first couple years of being an aspiring writer, I was hit by the realization that drives so many other young authors...


Busy Week
Hey guys! This has been a busy week for me. I still know 100% that I will be updating this blog weekly. I've been aiming for Saturday...


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...
Wanna Help Me?
I'm sick as a dog this weekend, guys, but I'll still try to post something soon. It's mostly just me being lazy. And coughing my lungs...


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....


Should You Write Sequels?
So far we've talked about writing a novel and writing your first novel--but what if you've passed that and want to take the next step?...