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Using Poetic Techniques to Enhance Prose Writing

Although poetry and prose writing are two unique disciplines, writers can benefit greatly by incorporating poetic techniques in their novels. Think of poetry as coloring, and adding rhythm, flow, and greater imagery to your writing. In this article, we will discuss some possible steps to...

When and How to Work With a Mentor

We all need help at one time or another. It’s not just the writing game that strikes fear in our hearts and confusion in our minds. It’s reassuring to know that there’s help out there. But what kind of help do we need? Where do...

Write Nonfiction – It Can Be Both Easy and Profitable

Why should you write nonfiction? At the top of the list are two reasons. First, writing nonfiction is a great way to launch your writing career. Second, nonfiction is much more profitable than fiction and it outsells fiction 5 to 1. Other reasons? For starters,...

Past Life Regression Therapy for Creatives

The first time I heard about Past Life Regression Therapy, or PLRT, a member of my family had just had two pretty intense sessions. PLRT is a form of hypnosis that its advocates say is a way to guide people to tap into potential past lives....

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Novel

When writing a Christmas-themed novel, the quintessential Hallmark movie formula serves as an excellent blueprint. A small-town setting bursting with holiday charm, a warm-hearted protagonist, and a clean romance full of serendipitous moments are cornerstones of this genre. Your characters should face relatable problems—mending a...

Preparing to Write Good Prepper Fiction

Prepper fiction, a subgenre of speculative and survivalist literature, is appreciated by a unique readership fascinated by resilience, resourcefulness, and the “I knew I was right” preparedness that comes from a specific type of person in a post-apocalyptic world. That person is the prepper. Most preppers...

Should You Use a Pseudonym?

What are the advantages of using a pseudonym (also known as a pen name or nom de plume)? It allows writers some sense of anonymity, though I wonder how much of that is possible in this era where everything is blatantly revealed. Some may view...

Find a Character's Perfect Home with Real Estate Listings

Where a character lives, visits, or, in the case of horror, gets roped into, is a reflection of who they are, or who they hope to be. I'll be the first to admit that details on architecture don't exactly flow from my imagination. One of...

The Moment Everything Changed For Your Character

Character development is a gradual process and there is plenty out there on how to build up to fully-fleshed characters. But within this, as part of the rising plot action, is that pivotal moment when a character changes fundamentally. It is a shift so dramatic...

What is the Difference Between a Novel, a Novella, and a Novelette?

The number of words determines the classification of the book as a novel, a novella, or a novelette. However, that being said, there’s no real consensus for any of the classifications. Even the classification of a short story, a short short story, a long short...