by editor | Apr 11, 2024 | Literature, Writing Tips and Techniques
Whether you’re just starting out or refining your craft, deciding on a genre for your prose can seem daunting. With so many options, from literary fiction to young adult, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the possibilities. However, focusing your work on a...
by editor | Apr 9, 2024 | Literature, Writing Tips and Techniques
Character actions are among the most powerful storytelling tools a writer can use. A character’s choices, behaviors, and reactions can completely alter readers’ perceptions and drive compelling narratives in unexpected directions. Some of the most memorable figures in...
by editor | Apr 7, 2024 | Literature, Writing Tips and Techniques
As authors, one of our most important jobs is bringing characters to life on the page. Characters are what make stories resonate with readers and leave a lasting impact. But crafting characters that feel three-dimensional and true to life is no easy feat. It takes an...
by editor | Apr 5, 2024 | Literature, Writing Tips and Techniques
What motivates the creatures of fiction to act in certain ways? Though imaginary, characters’ behaviors carry real emotional impacts. By delving deeper into the motivations behind actions, readers gain insight into what it means to be human. Let’s examine...
by editor | Mar 4, 2024 | Books, Literature
The mystery thriller genre has long captivated readers worldwide with page-turning tales of suspense, intrigue and surprise endings. Since Edgar Allan Poe set the template with lurid stories of murder and deduction in the 19th century, mystery masters have pushed the...
by editor | Mar 1, 2024 | Literature, Writing Tips and Techniques
Every great story contains one enduring element: the protagonist. While the circumstances, settings and supporting characters may shift endlessly, a story lives or dies on how deeply readers connect with the central figure leading the narrative charge. Crafting a...