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3 Tips on Tying the Ends of your Plot Together

I have struggled with this a lot since I get excited about different ideas and I always want to accomplish them all. Perhaps I should be the last person offering my take on making a book come together. I have planned and discarded a few...

Fitting Settings - What to consider when selecting a Setting for your Story (Part 1)

Every story requires an appropriate setting. Consequently, there are many considerations that every author has to consider when choosing the right background. Some of these are expounded in this article. Fictitious or Real Places Choosing a real place or a fictional one is among the first decisions...

Writing Memorable Characters

Plots can be interesting. Twists and turns can be exhilarating. However, nothing can compare to a memorable lead character that readers can fall in love with. Your lead character can be traditionally good, villainous, or an antihero.  A memorable lead character is unlike any run-of-the-mill character....

7 Rules to Naming Your Fictional Characters

If you have had children then you know how hard it is to pick names for them. It’s the same as trying to name your characters. The names need to suit their personality, must match with the era and be memorable. There are some unwritten rules...

6 Writing Exercises to Boost Creativity – Part 2

Still not found that creative streak you want? These three tips might be just the push you need. Create Some Negative Space Negative space is, in art and design, the area that is around an object but is not part of the object itself. This applies to...

6 Writing Exercises to Boost Creativity – Part 1

Creativity isn’t as elusive as people think and it isn’t a case of you have it or you don’t. Everybody has the ability to be creative, it just takes practice and training to get it right. There are plenty of creative exercises that you, as...

Creating Realistic Characters, Why and How - Part 2

Now that we have expounded on the reason for creating realistic characters, how then do you create them? Even though this process seems daunting, it is not as difficult as it appears. One obvious tip is to give your character a flaw. There should be a...

Creating Realistic Characters, Why and How - Part 1

Are you looking for characters beyond the usual blue eyes and blonde hair? How can characters be defined to appear real and believable? Do happily-ever-after tales and heroic characters appear unrealistic to you? Do you crave for a touch of realism? We all (okay not all...

Fitting Settings - What to consider when selecting a Setting for your Story (Part 2)

(Continuation of Part 1…) A point of consideration is the creation of themes that match and showcase the setting’s unique features. Matching the two will elevate the story a notch and provide much-needed flow to the narrative. Another option is to use a setting that sharply...

Building Up Your Writing Bio

Creative writing requires patience but, on the other hand, it’s also a good idea to get your writing bio built up fairly quickly. How do you do that? Develop a Strategy for Submission. When you send your work out, you are making opportunities so it follows...