by editor | Oct 7, 2023 | Writing Tips and Techniques
All writers hit dry spells. Those periods when the well of inspiration runs dry and getting words on the page feels like the most challenging task in the world. It’s discouraging to feel creatively stuck, but it’s also a shared experience, even for...
by editor | Sep 13, 2023 | Writing Tips and Techniques
What is rising action in a story? Picture this: a tale gradually building in intensity, drawing you closer to its core, and leaving you on the edge of your seat, eager for what’s to come. This pivotal element is the rising action, a crucial ingredient in crafting...
by editor | Sep 11, 2023 | Writing Tips and Techniques
What Is Passion in a Relationship? Is It Fiery or Subtle? Is It the Same as Love? Romantic relationships are the cornerstone of many best-selling novels, regardless of their primary genre. Portraying human connection correctly can be a hit or miss, as can deciding the...
by editor | Sep 7, 2023 | Writing Tips and Techniques
When stirring up intense emotions and interpersonal conflict in our stories, few themes are more potent than love and betrayal. Examining relationships tested by unfaithfulness or deceit can create angst and catharsis while teaching profound lessons. If handled...
by editor | Sep 6, 2023 | Writing Tips and Techniques
So, you want to create characters that readers will remember long after finishing your story. To make your characters come alive on the page, it helps to have a basic understanding of human psychology. What makes people tick? What motivates their actions and...
