by Joana Regulacion
Science Fiction, or “sci-fi,” is a genre of speculative fiction that typically embraces imaginative and futuristic concepts, such as advanced science and technology, time travel, futuristic settings, and imagined elements. If you want to write the next...
by Kaelyn Barron
Writing a novel is no easy task. It can take countless hours, endless cups of coffee, and more than a few drafts to get it right. But there is one thing you can do to save yourself some headaches: outlining. Creating an outline before starting your first draft will...
by Joana Regulacion
Do you think you have what it takes to write hair-raising horror? Whether you’re just starting out or on your way to becoming the next Stephen King, sharpening your writing skills is one of the best ways to ensure writing success. With the intention to spur...
by Kaelyn Barron |
At the heart of any great story is conflict. There has to be someone (or something) standing in our protagonist’s way in order to make the story interesting and push the protagonist into action. That person or force is known as the antagonist. Some classic...
by Kaelyn Barron
If you’ve ever tried to write a story, you may have found that getting started with your idea was pretty easy—until you suddenly hit a wall. That wall might not be writer’s block, but rather a lack of decent planning. Sometimes, taking a great idea and just running...
by Kaelyn Barron
Every great story needs a strong central character that keeps readers invested. While protagonists can come in a variety of forms, what matters most is that they are written well—a mediocre, wishy-washy lead never led us to anything interesting. Above all, the best...
