by Tom Corson-Knowles |
Historical fiction is a special genre—it requires not only a vivid imagination, but also a lot of historical research. For a historical fiction book to be great, it must speak to the time period’s social norms, language, dress codes, and the greater historical...
by Tom Corson-Knowles |
Writing prompts are a useful tool and resource for any writer, from beginners to published authors. A good prompt can give you the inspiration you need to craft a paragraph, a book, or an entire series. You can also use them just for writing practice and to get your...
by Tom Corson-Knowles |
Holden Caulfield, Jay Gatsby, Sherlock Holmes: These are just a few examples of great, memorable character names. A strong name can start your character off on the right foot, but coming up with great character names can be surprisingly difficult. You want names that...
by Tom Corson-Knowles |
Whether you’re an experienced blogger or just getting into the game, having a few great tools in your back pocket can be a game-changer. Once you’ve created high-quality content, these tools can take your site to the next level, driving traffic to your...
by Tom Corson-Knowles
If you’re a fiction writer, writing dialogue is a lot like death and taxes. It’s inevitable—and it can be really difficult, if you’re not prepared to handle it. Because humans are such social and communicative creatures, the way your fictional characters talk to...
