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How to Use Tension in Writing
Tension can arise from anywhere — in a simple conversation, a family dinner, a job interview, or even with a lone character
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Tension can arise from anywhere — in a simple conversation, a family dinner, a job interview, or even with a...
Have you ever read a book and come across a word you’d never heard or seen before? At first, you...
Fourth person point of view is a unique and rarely used perspective in stories. First person gives us “I.” Second...
A character’s introduction is one of the most important parts of your story. Done well, your reader can make a...
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The Purpose of Made-Up Words in Stories
Have you ever read a book and come across a word you’d never heard or seen before? At first, you might stop
October 12, 2026
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Fourth Person Point of View
Fourth person point of view is a unique and rarely used perspective in stories. First person gives us “I.” Second person gives
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How to Introduce a Character: 5 Key Methods
A character’s introduction is one of the most important parts of your story. Done well, your reader can make a connection in
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How to Write a Fight Scene in 6 Steps
Learning how to write a fight scene isn’t really about choreography. It’s about tension and what’s truly at stake for your characters
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Point of View in Literature
There is no “correct” approach to point of view in literature. Your sole consideration is how you want your reader to experience
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How Limited Point of View Shapes What Readers Know
A limited point of view means the story narration stays with one character at a time. Your reader can only move through
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Young Adult Fiction
What determines a book’s placement in young adult fiction vs adult fiction? It’s not simply based on the reader’s age. There are
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Fantasy Tropes: How to Reinvent Familiar Stories
Fantasy tropes have a reputation problem in some crowds. Say the words “chosen one” or “Dark Lord” to a room full of
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Character Sketch: Going Beyond Appearances
A character sketch is one of the first steps to understanding who it is you’re writing about. It’s important to remember that
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How to Use Formal Diction in Storytelling
When you read a line spoken in formal diction such as, “I regret to inform you that your services are no longer
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How to Write Suspense
Suspense is all about what might happen. It’s not the moment of danger itself that evokes suspense, but the growing dread that
September 26, 2026
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How First-Person Omniscient Breaks the Rules on Purpose
Is first-person omniscient narration even possible? Most writers are taught point of view as a set of hard and fast rules. Part
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Syntax: The Secret Power of Sentence Structure
Two sentences with the exact same words rearranged can mean entirely different things. That shift is syntax at work. “Syntax” sounds like
September 21, 2026
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Writing Techniques
Sooner or later, every writer seeks to improve their writing skills. Maybe you want to learn specific techniques before you start writing.
September 20, 2026
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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
September 19, 2026
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Literary Fiction: What Makes a Novel Literary?
You’ve probably heard people describe a novel as “literary fiction” without explaining what the term means. Is it more slow-paced? More artistic?
September 17, 2026
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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
September 15, 2026
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Tension can arise from anywhere — in a simple conversation, a family dinner, a job interview, or even with a...
Have you ever read a book and come across a word you’d never heard or seen before? At first, you...
Fourth person point of view is a unique and rarely used perspective in stories. First person gives us “I.” Second...
A character’s introduction is one of the most important parts of your story. Done well, your reader can make a...
Learning how to write a fight scene isn’t really about choreography. It’s about tension and what’s truly at stake for...
There is no “correct” approach to point of view in literature. Your sole consideration is how you want your reader...
A limited point of view means the story narration stays with one character at a time. Your reader can only...
What determines a book’s placement in young adult fiction vs adult fiction? It’s not simply based on the reader’s age....
Fantasy tropes have a reputation problem in some crowds. Say the words “chosen one” or “Dark Lord” to a room...
A character sketch is one of the first steps to understanding who it is you’re writing about. It’s important to...
When you read a line spoken in formal diction such as, “I regret to inform you that your services are...
Suspense is all about what might happen. It’s not the moment of danger itself that evokes suspense, but the growing...
Is first-person omniscient narration even possible? Most writers are taught point of view as a set of hard and fast...
Two sentences with the exact same words rearranged can mean entirely different things. That shift is syntax at work. “Syntax”...
Sooner or later, every writer seeks to improve their writing skills. Maybe you want to learn specific techniques before you...
Mixed metaphors are sneaky. You’re writing a scene, the words are flowing, then you write a line like, “She took...
You’ve probably heard people describe a novel as “literary fiction” without explaining what the term means. Is it more slow-paced?...
One of the quickest ways to make your writing more vibrant is to use vivid verbs. A single well-placed verb...