Prewriting: What It Is and How to Do It

Prewriting: What It Is and How to Do It

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...
10 Best Christina Lauren Books Full of Flirty Romance

10 Best Christina Lauren Books Full of Flirty Romance

Christina Lauren is the combined pen name of dynamic writing duo Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. Since 2010, the two have co-authored 17 New York Times Bestselling novels, most of which can be classified as romances or romantic comedies. Their stories are...
Subplots: How to Add Complexity to Your Story

Subplots: How to Add Complexity to Your Story

Just as a tree needs secondary roots to help it stay upright, a good story is strengthened by the smaller events happening alongside it. Without any support, the perfect plot just collapses in on itself. That’s why all good stories need a subplot. In fact, they...