WRITING TIPS

Whether or not deep third deserves to be its own POV is a subject of controversy among writers. After all, we are always taught three...

“Everyone is the hero of their own story,” said John Barth. Most people are intrinsically aware of this, but many writers are averse to...

In honor of Valentine’s day, I wanted to dedicate this week’s post to romance tropes. Almost every young adult novel has a romantic...

Characters are the heart of any story. Most readers read because they’re invested in the characters. They want to see how a character...

Happy Pride Month! In honor of pride month, this week’s post talks about the importance of diversity in literature and how to incorporate...

Almost every story can be traced back to some core plotline that can be found in other books of that type. Harry Potter is about the...

The old mentor, the quest, the secret heir… These are all examples of common tropes in fantasy. If you’re an avid fantasy reader, you can...

At heart, books are defined by the decisions of their characters. That’s why it is essential that characters have a clear moral code....

Trying to understand the writing community can be challenging at first. There are so many abbreviations and terms that writers just throw...

Dialogue is a wonderful tool: it can be used for characterization, worldbuilding, advancing the plot, and so much more. Here are some...

Relationship arcs make amazing subplots (or main plots, depending on your genre), especially when done well. First, be sure to take a...

Who is telling your story? You, of course! Well, not really. Unless you’re writing nonfiction, your novel probably has a narrator other...

Many young adult books would have you believing romance is the most important relationship your character will encounter. It is not. Your...

Characters are quite literally the life and blood of your story. Your character’s personality and development can make or break your...