15 Play Publishers Currently Accepting Submissions
So you’ve finished writing your play, and maybe even put on a few productions. Now you’re ready to take the next step and get your play published. Publishing your play can bring more opportunities for others to acquire the licensing needed to host their...
Chekhov’s Gun: The Art of Foreshadowing
Chekhov’s gun is a dramatic principle suggesting that every element you add to a story must contribute to the whole. It was introduced by Russian playwright and short story master Anton Chekhov, who said: “Remove everything that has no relevance to the...
How to Write Flashbacks Like an Expert
One of the most common struggles that first-time novelists face is not knowing how to write effective flashbacks. Flashbacks can be a powerful tool for showing us a character’s back story, but when they’re not done properly, they can drag down the narrative. So...
9 of Stephen King’s Writing Tips For the Aspiring Writer
Stephen King, the King of Horror, is one of the most successful writers in the world. With 62 novels and over 350 million copies sold, he’s made himself a household name in the history of writing. His novels are wildly popular and permeate much of pop culture....
Alien Writing: How to Write Things That Don’t Exist
We may not know for sure whether aliens exist, but that hasn’t stopped plenty of writers from making them the stars of their intergalactic tales. . If you’re thinking about writing some extraterrestrials into your next story, you might think you can simply...