by Yen Cabag
If you’ve ever intended to read “just one last chapter” and found yourself bleary-eyed as the sun peeks out the horizon the next day, you know what it means to have a book that you can’t put down. One reason this happens is because the author strategically planned...
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If you’re an aspiring writer, it may be disheartening to send out your manuscript and either not receive any response, or receive the dreaded rejection letter. But did you know that many books that later became bestsellers were also initially rejected? They weren’t...
by Yen Cabag
Have you ever been so engrossed in a novel, only to have the author throw a curve ball, and you didn’t know what to expect anymore? That’s the beauty of plot twists. Instead of rambling along on a path that readers think they know, you’re able to surprise them...
by Yen Cabag
Have you heard the story of the two frogs who fell into a pot of milk? They start kicking frantically, looking for a way out, but the sides of the pot are too slippery. The first frog realizes there’s no hope, stops swimming, and drowns. The second frog refuses...
by Yen Cabag
When we read other people’s books, it’s easy to marvel at how everything seems to tie in together. We imagine that the author is just a skillful writer who can expertly present ideas in a well-organized fashion, and we wish we could do the same. The good news is...
