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The Different Forms Of Adversity In Novels
When was the last time you read a novel that was happy and cheerful from the first page to the last? Every character got along and everything went as planned? I am guessing that you have never read such a tedious piece of writing. To...
Building Your Story From An Initial Idea
So you have come up with a brilliant concept for your next novel. The novel has a realistic protagonist and antagonist, so now it is time to start constructing the meat and bones of your manuscript. The principal thing you should make sure of is that your...
Types of Fantasies
Authors use fantasy to stretch their imaginations and explore the depths of their minds. It gives them a chance to consider a more magical place where the rules of the world don’t exist, where somehow, heroes and legends can come alive, where you can earn...
How to Write a Good Fantasy
From J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter to the popular game Skyrim, fantasy is one of the top genres ruling the literary market. Fantasy is often depicted as this grand story filled with action, adventure, romance, drama, ect. In fact, some fantasies are so intricate that readers...
Setting Reachable Word Goals
Typically, we would-be writers are busy making a living, whether through our own writing (some of us are truly blessed) or by other means (perhaps evaluating and editing the writing of others). I fall into both categories, but I crave precious time to work on personal...
Music as a Writer's Block Cure
Every writer experiences writer’s block at one time or another. I typically experience it more frequently if I put any pressure on myself to meet a self-imposed deadline. Before my first novel was published, I didn’t feel this pressure quite as often because my creative...
Mythical Creatures of Switzerland
In How to Write a Unique Spooky Story, I wrote about how to write a unique spooky story by either creating your own monster, creature, or horror yourself or by finding a monster that is not well known. I advised finding a monster by researching...
How to Find a Less Than Modern Monster
In How to Write a Unique Spooky Story, I wrote about how to write a unique spooky story by either creating your own monster, creature, or horror yourself or by finding a monster that is not well known. I advised finding a monster by researching...
10 Useful Websites to Help Improve Your Grammar
Grammar is, quite possibly, the most important part of your writing. It is, after all, what conveys your idea or message. Many writers, professional and beginners alike, will agree that their skills could be refreshed every now and again. You could consider going back to...
7 Tips to Brush Up Your Grammar Skills
The subject of grammar can be quite a stressful one; not only is it complicated, it can also be quite confusing. That said, the correct use of grammar is critical to the success of your writing so use these simple tips to brush up on...