Every story needs a good, juicy conflict — something that propels the narrative and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. To create conflict, clever authors understand the power of inserting a villain to play the role of the story’s antagonist. For centuries,...
As enticing as it might seem to take an avant-garde approach to writing, there may be a price to pay for veering off the timeworn pathway of effective storytelling. The three-act story structure template is a proven method that dates all the way back to Aristotle, a...
Are you a financial planner with a proven track record? A certified public accountant with an eagle eye? A savvy investor? Maybe your area of expertise is management, business leadership, or tech start-ups. If you have a particular business skill set and believe your...
Writers who are blessed with truly creative minds often contemplate other-worldly scenarios where their characters exist far beyond our physical planet. Their rich imaginations are busy weaving extraordinary complex tales that surpass time and space, creating...
Are you a writer with a heart for romance? Did you spend your college days and early adulthood devouring romance novels – steamy books penned by successful authors like Linda Howard, Lisa Kleypas, and Julia Quinn? If so, the seed that was planted back then is...
If you’ve never actually spotted the “literary fiction” section at your local bookstore, there’s a good reason – it’s because there isn’t one. Since it’s not a recognizable genre, then what exactly is literary fiction? And therein lies the rub: literary fiction is...
