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The Protagonist Who Can Only Dream in Reality

The threshold between dreams and realities has been an eternal source of fascination to both readers and writers ever since the beginning of literature. One of the most compelling devices to complete this is the protagonist, who can only dream in reality and experience reality...

Writing Prompts to Get Your Day Started

You know you should be writing every day, right? Have you ever experienced this phenomenon called writer’s block? Well, actually, when you think of it, there is no such thing. Writer’s block is just an excuse. There’s always something you can write, from a simple...

Oxymorons That Make You Chuckle

Do you know what an oxymoron is? It’s a figure of speech that is contradictory. For example, “found missing.” Really? How can something or someone be both found and missing? So, now you know what an oxymoron is, how can you use it effectively in...

A Character Who Speaks in Opposites—They Say One Thing but Mean Another!

Literature is filled with characters who mask their true intentions behind a facade of words. These puzzling characters, who often say one thing while meaning another, add complications and interest to the narrative. Understanding this literary device helps an author to create fascinating characters with...

Read Wisely to Become a Better Writer

Are you a writer who reads? Or do you avoid reading altogether? Have you considered why you chose to read or not to read? Did you know that readers make far better writers than non-readers? Either way, reading or not reading, you could improve your...

Writing For Blogs

Thirty years ago many of us would have asked what was a blog. The World Wide Web was making its way into our homes and, frighteningly, even then, taking over our lives. Surprisingly, although we may not have known about blogs, the first one did...

Do You Remember to Thank Your Reviewers?

When was the last time you wrote a thank you to someone? A reviewer, editor, or publisher? It’s quite simple when you think of it. Only two words: “Thank you.” But how often do we say them? In a world gone nuts (quite literally), one...

A Story Where The Hero's Destiny Changes Every Time They Blink!

Have you ever thought of a hero whose destiny changes with every blink of an eye? One moment, they're destined to save the world; the next, they're doomed to destroy it. An idea like this brings an exciting twist to the traditional hero story, raising...

The “I Don't Know” Syndrome

Are you besieged with multiple “I don’t know” dilemmas? Particularly about writing? Like, “I don’t know how to write a book-length story”? Or “I don’t know how to find ideas to write about”? Or “I don’t know how to find a publisher, or market my...

What's in a Name? Choosing the Right Name For Your Characters

I had a student, years ago, whose name was Priya. I loved that name, and the meaning associated with it. What does Priya mean? Quite simply, it means beautiful. I knew I’d have to use the name in one of my stories, not the character...