Why Writers Should Take the Risk and De-Isolate
Today’s guest post is by Lou Normann Writers isolate. We do. We want to be alone, we need solitude, we…
Getting to the Heart of Why You Write What You Write
Understanding why you write what you write, and what brings joy to your writing, is key because if you are…
Considerations When Choosing Your Niche Genre
Amazon has many categories and subcategories for fiction, and if you upload your book into the Kindle store and choose…
The 6 Necessary Elements in Your Novel’s Opening Chapters
Writing a novel is a massive undertaking. It doesn’t matter if you’ve written one or thirty. And even after studying…
12 Questions to Ask Your Character to Bring Setting to Life
Too often, writers ignore setting. Look—we live in the physical world. We respond to and interact with every single setting…
Creative Storytelling Options for Those Who Don’t Like to Write
Today’s guest post is by Jacqui Murray. When people hear the word “writing”, most think typing, maybe aching hands, but…
The Key to Successful Storytelling Lies in Intuition
Whether you’re new at writing fiction or you’ve been at this a long time, there is a truth that may…
How Fiction Writers Can Use Sensory Detail to Set Mood
Vivid sensory detail is what brings stories to life. Sadly, many writers ignore sensory detail, for the most part. They’ll…
7 Ways to Quickly Increase Your Creativity
Today’s guest post is by author Jon Biddle. The floodgates of creativity open wide when you are young and stay…