November 1, 2020There are essential dialogue writing rules to follow if one expects to write a good story. Dialogue is what keeps…
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- July 21, 2016Most people use flashbacks to provide more information about the main character's past - thereby using this technique as a…
- July 21, 2016For fiction, you need the right combination of plot, action, description and character development to bring your story to life…
- July 21, 2016Include the metaphor in your leadership-language. It allows you to make the unfamiliar more understandable. To make the complex more…
- July 21, 2016Give the character some depth. He or she is a human being you are creating. They have a past, dreams,…
- July 21, 2016The keeping of a personal journal has been a pursuit of human society for many hundreds of years. Here's how…
- July 21, 2016For anyone thinking about writing in the horror genre, there are certain situations that, over the years, have been done…
- July 21, 2016The action that a writer reveals in his story is only a small part of the action that really took…
- July 21, 2016When subjects excite your curiosity, make a note of it. Draw an image of it. Write a blog post about…
- July 21, 2016As a writer, you have a literary hero, a blogging deity, or an esteemed wordsmith you look up to and…
July 21, 2016To succeed in developing a short story, you need to canvas its environment, not just by your choice and arrangement…- July 21, 2016Plot development is a key part of the creative writing process. One way to spark interest from your readers is…
- July 21, 2016Every archetype has a positive and a negative side. As we saw in the Three-Dimensional Villains article, the villain is…
- July 21, 2016Who you are as a writer has grown from your life experiences, your passions, your soil. You are fertilizing and…
- July 21, 2016Most fight scenes rely heavily upon the vague, and somewhat inaccurate, public perceptions of how martial artists would use their…
- July 21, 2016Ever thought about writing erotica, but don't know where to begin? Here are a few tips to help get you…
- July 21, 2016The beginning of your novel is often the most challenge part to write. Use this article to help you navigate…
- July 21, 2016Star Trek has a lot to teach about writing. We've taken 10 lessons you can learn from the crew of…
- July 21, 2016The world of fantasy creatures is an invaluable resource for fiction writers. This article aims to raise awareness of the…
- July 21, 2016Readers best remember the characters you create for your novel by focusing in on their mannerisms, habits and traits. Here's…
July 21, 2016Probably the best and simplest moral that people can get from any story is just the capacity to empathize with…- July 21, 2016Creating a character questionnaire for each major character can lead to richer fiction and greater focus. Following are some sample…
