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As You Know, Bob.... Info Dumps Stink

Ah yes, the lazy and totally ineffective "info dump" seems to have reared its ugly head once again, despite it being the literary equivalent of a bucket of cold water. It is the abrupt, often clunky delivery of background information, history, or exposition that halts the...

OMG! Social Media Influence and Fiction Writing

In the digital age, social media has become an undeniable force in shaping how we communicate. From memes to tweets, hashtags to emojis, the rapid evolution of online platforms has influenced not just spoken and written language but also literary expression. For authors, this linguistic...

Social Criticism in YA Dystopian Writing That Won't Sink It

Young Adult (YA) dystopian fiction has a unique capacity to work deeply with societal issues. It taps into the very real concerns of younger audiences by mirroring their fears, aspirations, and difficulties that are singular to their age group. However, embedding social criticism into YA...

Switch it Up! Fantasy over Supernatural in Horror Fiction Writing

Horror fiction has long drawn readers into its terrifying embrace, with supernatural/paranormal elements like ghosts, demons, and cursed relics dominating the genre. But a fascinating shift is gaining traction—one where fantasy elements take the lead over traditional supernatural tropes, creating stories that bend the imagination...

Tackling Class and Economic Disparity in Victorian Historical Fiction

Victorian historical fiction simply does not work without the incorporation of class divides, where depictions like the contrasting of an opulent drawing room are heightened by the grim realities of working-class life. Writing about class and economic status authentically for a contemporary reader requires careful...

Establishing Your Niche in the Freelance Market

I envision the writing process as being similar to a cross-stitch pattern. The instructions clearly state, “Begin in the middle of the fabric and the middle of the pattern.” I never start in the middle when I cross-stitch, though I can see the benefits of...

Write a Story Where Every Time Someone Lies, Their Favorite Memory Fades Away!

Let's imagine if every time you told a lie — even a little one — you lost one of your most cherished memories. Not all memories, not the bad ones — the good ones. You know, the ones that make you smile on a bad day...

What Makes a Good Writer?

Are you a good writer? What do you need to become a good writer? First of all, you need to believe in yourself. Secondly, you need to write – a lot. Patience and perseverance are key elements to making a success out of your writing...

Writing for Pleasure: The Secret to Unlocking True Success

When J.K. Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter book, she was a struggling single mother living on state benefits. She wasn’t writing for fame or money but for the joy of telling stories and did not know that this passion would eventually lead to one of the...

Writing Authentic LGBTQIA+ Characters in Fiction

Representation shouldn’t ever feel like a game of identity bingo, where you feel as a writer that you must include every single type of diverse person in every single scene of your novel to avoid being canceled. But diverse people under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella do exist...