Elevate Your Fiction: Character Development Exercises to Bring Your Story to Life
Well-developed characters are vital components of compelling fiction. Your protagonist, antagonist, and secondary characters are the heart of your story. They drive the plot and engage your readers on an emotional level. If you’re new to writing fiction, diving straight into a manuscript without fully
Class is Back in Session: Creative Writing College Courses 311
Are you going to college to study in fields such as engineering, medicine, math, or science? Do you have an idea for a story you would like to write someday, but feel you can’t since your field of study isn’t English? Creative writing college courses
10 August Writing Prompts To Inspire Your Writing This Month
We’ve entered the last days of summer and to those of us in the South—it’s also the hottest part of the year. We tend to choose afternoons inside the air conditioning over venturing into the heat and humidity outside the comfort of our homes. And
What to Do When Writing is No Longer Fun: Overcoming Burnout and Rediscovering Joy in Your Craft
Writing is rewarding and fulfilling because it allows us to creatively express ourselves and share our ideas. It’s not uncommon, however, to experience periods where our joy and enthusiasm for writing may weaken. Whether it's due to burnout, creative fatigue, or a lack of inspiration,
Semicolons: Quick Tips to Use Them Correctly in Your Writing
The semicolon is an interesting punctuation mark in the English language, and many writers find it mysterious and often avoid using it altogether. Understanding how to use semicolons, however, isn't just for book editors to know. Using semicolons the right way can elevate the sophistication
Take Note: These are the Best Ways to Spend Summer as a Writer
Summer is finally here! The kids are out of school and the sun is beating down on us, but writers still have to find the time to write! While it may seem like there is so much going on, summertime is the perfect time to
A Literary Summer: Five Book-Related Activities for Children
Summer. What a fantastic word to a child! School is out, it’s warm outside, and the long days are filled with nothing but fun in the sun. While many children normally fill their summer days playing on electronics, hanging with friends, or going on family
How to Write Subplots to Your Novel and Why You Need Them
Subplots, ever heard of them? Essential to a good novel, here's how you can incorporate them with ease, and why you need to.
Everything You Need to Know about Writing Beach Reads
Beach reads are a sub-genre of fiction, and include books you might read at the beach, the lake, at a resort, or another summer vacation destination. These books are often set at the beach and are typically published in late spring to early summer. This
Need 5 Ideas to Promote Your Book? We’ve Got You!
Writing and producing a book is a small part of the publishing process. Promoting and marketing the finished product is also key in ensuring you see success with your self-published book. While self-publishing has made it easier to get your work out to the world,