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...
So, you’ve decided to write a book! Now it’s time to figure out what book genre is the best for you. For some writers, this is obvious. You might already have an idea that fits into one genre. For others, it can be a challenge to figure out. Sometimes the...
