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Your Dragon Doesn't Have to Breathe Fire… What Else Could It Do?  New!

Let's be realistic: dragons have been burning castles, roasting knights, and hoarding gold for centuries. Fire-breathing is their brand. But what if you ditched the cliché? What if your dragon wasn't a flying flamethrower, but something weirder, stranger, maybe even smarter? Because here's the truth: a...

The Art of Writing a Cliffhanger That Makes Readers Scream and Forgive You Anyway 

Have you ever thrown a book across the room and immediately picked it back up? That's the power of a great cliffhanger. It tortures you, taunts you, and somehow earns your undying loyalty. But before that, let's get one thing straight: what is a cliffhanger? A cliffhanger...

Why Your Fantasy World Needs a Dysfunctional Public Transport System

Picture this: dragons fly overhead, kingdoms rise and fall, ancient prophecies unfold, and your chosen hero is still stuck at the ogre-run bus depot because the "next available troll cart" is delayed by three hours.  Exactly.  Fantasy worlds are full of chaos and wonder, but most of...

Can I Write What I’m Not?

When I was in seventh grade, my teacher told the class that when writing a persuasive paper, it’s often easier to argue the opposite of your beliefs or opinions. That idea stuck with me, and over the years, I’ve used it many times. It remains...

Writing Without a Routine: Embracing the Occasional Writer Identity

I am not a writer by trade. I don’t wake up early to hit a word count. I don’t outline novels in coffee shops. And I don’t own a dedicated writing desk with a mood board pinned above it. And yet, I write. I write...

Why Your Next Villain Should Be Based on a Houseplant!

A strong villain often makes a story exciting and engaging. Writers often put a great deal of effort into creating memorable villains that enhance the plot and can become reader favorites. However, while creating this villain, writers often traditionally portray them as a powerful, dark...

Why Grammar Feels Like a Friend (Not a Foe) When You Know the Rules

Grammar often gets a bad reputation. It brings to mind red pens, confusing worksheets, and the sinking feeling of getting a paper back covered in corrections. For many writers, especially young ones, grammar feels like a list of things you must not do: don’t start...

How to Write a Villain Who's Right About Everything and That's Terrifying!

Have you ever found yourself nodding along with the villain? Not just because they're charming but because they're right. That's the kind of antagonist that haunts readers—the calculated disruptor who reveals the cracks in everything we believe to be good. A villain like this doesn't just...

From Yawns to Yays: How to Choose a Title Kids Will Love

Choosing the right title for a children’s book is a lot like picking the perfect wrapping paper for a special gift, since it’s the first thing readers notice and sets the tone for the experience inside. As an educator who has spent years reading stories...

The Power of Names in Writing: More Than Just Words

As a writer, I’ve always been fascinated by how names shape a story. I first learned this in my 11th-grade English class, where my teacher explained that names in literature aren’t just random; they carry weight, meaning, and often reveal deeper insights into characters. He...