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…
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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…
Strategies for Novelists Who Are Writing a Series
I’m reposting this article from some years back, as many fiction writers plan a series but often don’t know the…
The Punch at the End of Your Novel Scenes
I’m sure you’ve heard people tell jokes. Whether you’ve listened to stand-up comics on a stage who are masters at…
How Novelists Can Go Deep and Wide with Plot
Novelists focus heavily on plot, and rightly they should. Your novel needs a well-crafted and believable plot. A good story…
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