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Writing a Plot That's Just a Series of Unfortunate Coincidences! New!

Crafting a story by relying on the ordinary can get stale. To write a great story, writers have to unleash their imaginations and dive into the extraordinary. Imagine a plot that unfolds as a thrilling series of unfortunate events. Won't that keep readers on the edge...

Your Protagonist’s Morning Routine Could Reveal Their Deepest Flaws! New!

Have you ever wondered what a character's morning routine says about them? Writers spend hours for backstories, quirks, and emotional arcs, but sometimes, when getting to know a character, the first hour of their morning routine in a day says it all. How about we explore...

What is Your Story’s Theme? New!

While working on my first novel, “Spring” (PublishAmerica: 2005), as well as the subsequent books in the series, “Summer” (Baico: 2007), “Autumn” (Baico: 2009), and “Winter” (Baico: 2012), I never gave any thought to the idea of ‘theme.’ Why would I? I was writing a...

Dealing With Rejection – The Plague of Every Writer New!

“Don’t send us any more of your work,” one publisher wrote. Another publisher did a complete edit of a work I submitted on spec, pointing out everything needed to make my story publishable. I did the corrections and sent it back only to get a...

Your Characters Need a Therapist—Here’s How to Write Their Sessions New!

Therapy is a safe space where you rediscover yourself, heal old wounds, and learn to navigate life with a little more grace and a lot more courage. What if I suggest that your character needs therapy, which would allow you to create fantastic scenes by...

The Healing Power of Writing: Embracing Sadness as Inspiration New!

Writing has always been seen as a creative outlet, but it is also a form of therapy, especially when you’re feeling down. While many people turn to books and poems for comfort, fewer are aware that writing, too, can serve as a therapeutic tool. We...

Using What If To Enhance The Plot

Have you ever asked yourself, “What if”. If you haven’t, then perhaps you should. There’s a whole wealth of story possibilities out there that all begin with that simple question, “What if”. What if it rained non-stop for weeks? I remember one year it rained...

How to Write a Scene That's Just Two People Arguing But Feels Like a Battle!

When writing a scene where two characters are arguing, it's easy to get caught up in the shouting match. But to make such a scene feel more like a battle and less like mere bickering, you need layers—emotions, stakes, and subtext. Let's break down how...

What Authors Can Learn From Broadway

Although the theater industry and the publishing world might feel like two polar opposites, there is a lot we can learn from the Broadway business model. Whether you are an aspiring author or a literature veteran, following these lessons can help you become a stronger...

Finding Your Niche as a Writer

As writers, pitching new material is a constant part of our job. We want to bring new stories to life with substance, nuanced perspectives, and data-driven research that can help readers embrace a new point of view or develop their understanding of a subject. Developing your...