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Writing for a Series: Keeping Readers Coming Back

There’s something special about a book series. Readers grow attached to the characters, anticipate the next adventure, and feel a sense of belonging in a fictional world that unfolds over time. But for an author, writing a successful series isn’t just about stretching a story—it’s...

Tips for Writing a Children’s Book That Parents Will Love Too

Children’s books are rarely read in isolation. More often than not, a parent, grandparent, or caregiver is reading right alongside the child, sometimes for the 12th time that week. This means a truly successful children’s book isn’t just one that delights the child, but one...

The Art of Writing a Grumpy Mentor Who Secretly Loves Their Hero! 

Ever noticed how the grumpiest mentor in a story is often the one who ends up caring the most? They sigh a lot, insult people, and look permanently annoyed. Still, when the hero is in trouble, they're the first to act. Writing this kind of...

Creating Curses That Are More Annoying Than Deadly! 

What’s worse than a deadly curse? One that isn’t deadly—just endlessly irritating. The kind that doesn’t kill your character but makes them wish it did. Welcome to nuisance curses. Magical hiccups that don’t wreck the plot but twist the screws just enough to drive everyone...

Writing a Picture Book: Is My Idea Strong Enough?

So you need a good idea for a strong picture book story. Just how do you find an idea and, more importantly, test that it is a good one that children will love? Picture book ideas might come from everyday life, but they must be...

The Thin Veil: When Reality Begins to Blur

Some stories don’t take you away from reality - they take you deeper into it. They don’t simply construct fictional worlds, but gently dissolve the one we thought we knew, until the line between what is real and what is imagined becomes something far less...

Why Your Villain Should Open a Bakery (Seriously!) 

Have you ever considered that the key to making your villain unforgettable might be —cinnamon rolls? Not a secret lair. Not a cursed dagger. Just a warm little bakery on a quiet street, where your antagonist wakes up before dawn, ties on an apron, and spends...

How to Make Your Elves Less Perfect and More Relatable (Maybe Even Annoying!)

Have you ever read a fantasy story where the elves seem too perfect? They glide, they glow, they speak in riddles, and they always seem to be ten steps ahead of everyone. They're beautiful, wise, ancient, and often just plain boring. If you want readers...

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

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...