What is a Mixed Metaphor?
Mixed metaphors are sneaky. You’re writing a scene, the words are flowing, then you write a line like, “She took the bull […]
Vivid Verbs: Bring Your Prose to Life
One of the quickest ways to make your writing more vibrant is to use vivid verbs. A single well-placed verb can say […]
The Dramatic Question
Simply put, the dramatic question is your story’s theme framed as a question. “Can the truth set you free?” “Can love survive […]
5 Essential Creative Writing Tips
Whether you’re brainstorming your first story or publishing your ninth book, there comes a point when all writers wonder the same thing. […]
The Magician Archetype: Characters Who Transform All They Touch
The Magician archetype is a character who comes into the story and transforms everything. They don’t wield a specific authority like the […]
What is an Imprint and How Does it Work?
What is an imprint? This is one of those publishing terms that gets mentioned but is rarely explained. Most beginning writers assume […]