The verb, to write, refers to the act of stringing words together in order to coherently communicate thoughts or information. But the act of writing and being a talented writer may be worlds apart. A writer is an individual who employs technical writing skills and...
Adding a prologue and/or epilogue to your novel should be approached with care. Where the prologue can add a bit of backstory and an epilogue can help tie up loose ends, these tools don’t always add to the quality of a story. In fact, if not used judiciously, a...
When authoring a piece of fiction, one of the most exciting aspects of the endeavor is creating the rich, interesting characters that will populate the work. In fact, without a stable of well-sketched round and flat characters, regardless of how exciting or compelling...
If you are well into writing your first novel, you may begin to wonder, “How many words are in a typical novel, anyway?” While the word count of a novel is somewhat flexible, it is good to be aware of industry norms for word count ranges in your particular genre....
Writers know that no matter how compelling/mesmerizing/thrilling their story arc is, it’s actually the characters that provide the rocket fuel necessary to propel it. Readers invest emotionally with the characters, forging a connection that keeps them engaged with the...
You might be wondering, “What is world-building?” Although global leaders may be busying themselves with efforts to build a better real world, authors understand world-building as a product of pure imagination. World-building is an integral piece of the science...
