Tag Archives: story

Engaging Your Reading Audience

Writers want their work to thrill readers. That's why so many writers seek writing help [...]

How to Start a Story

The initial phrases of a story are very important. They invite someone who has skimmed [...]

6 Things Almost All Writers Get Wrong When Self-Editing

As an editor, I observe authors repeating errors. No, not plot or character development. I'm [...]

World Building: The Master Guide

Many authors use the phrase "worldbuilding," particularly in science fiction and fantasy. Great writers can [...]

What’s So Important About a Protagonist vs Antagonist

Controversy is a must in every tale. Many of literature’s most renowned tales include a [...]

The Importance of Pace: 10 Powerful Ways to Hook Readers

If you’ve ever waited with bated breath while reading a novel — or struggled to [...]

Supercharge Your Writing

Keeping a diary offers a wide range of chances for creative writing, one of the [...]

Crafting the Fight Scene

Fortunately, it isn't as difficult as you may imagine. Follow these five simple steps to [...]

Memoir Tips & Tricks

It may appear that learning how to write a memoir is straightforward... You may believe [...]

7 Types of Conflict in Literature

In literature, conflict is any struggle that characters must overcome to achieve their goal. It [...]