How To Write A Captivating Novel
To be successful, your novel needs to capture the reader's mind and transport them to the setting of the story. To achieve this, there are some basic ingredients that your story must have. Some of these must be part...
I readily admit that many authors use first person narration, but I don’t like it. I greatly prefer standard third person narration for several reasons. Can anyone imagine a historical novel about George Washington written in first person narration? Or a novel entitled, I, Moses or even...
Media and entertainment is a very large field as it includes everything from celebrities to reporters to TV shows and movies. Because the field is so large, it is important for writers to focus their writing by topic and perspective. The writer should choose a specific...
The law is a very large and very popular topic choice for writers because, in general, people are interested in how the law directly affects them, possible changes that could affect them, and the politics of them. However, because the law is such a huge...
Ever read a book and wondered, “I just started this and I’m finished already?” The plot was amazing but the ending came too quickly. The characters were real and authentic, but the words “The End” are read before you know it. Or the book is...
From James Patterson, John Grisham, Joel Osteen, T.D. Jakes and Joyce Meyers to Stephen King, what do they all have in common? They are experts in getting their stories heard. How?
Each of these authors focused on the needs and interests of their readers. The above-mentioned...
Historical fiction is a great way to capture an era, whether it is the elegant Victorian era or the swinging pace and sizzle of the Jazz era. Unlike contemporary novels or even fantasy where all a writer needs is their imagination, historical fiction requires meticulous...
Historical fiction is a great way to capture an era, whether it is the elegant Victorian era or the swinging pace and sizzle of the Jazz era. Unlike contemporary novels or even fantasy where all a writer needs is their imagination, historical fiction requires meticulous...
From the inhumane abuse of Pennhurst Asylum, to the animalistic cruelties of the Royal Bethlehem Hospital, for years writers have used the mental asylum in order to flirt with the fragile boundary between reality and insanity. Books like Madness so Discrete by Mindy McGinnis have...
Oftentimes in any genre, the church has been used as a symbol of sanctity, refuge, and, unfortunately, damnation. From the beautiful glass-stained windows to the fiery, lonesome pulpit, it’s also had its roots in the horror genre, more specifically, religious horror. Even in the real world,...
