by Cole Salao
Thriller is one of the most popular genres in fiction. It’s also one of the most competitive, with publishers putting out thousands of novels per year. With such a saturated market, it can be hard to write a thriller story that stands out, much less one...
by Cole Salao
It’s normal for us to expect that storytelling goes upward, especially when it comes to character development. Progress is measured by characters breaking out of their insecurities, facing their flaws, and gaining experience of the wider world. We find this...
by Yen Cabag
If laughter is the best medicine, then she who can draw it out is the best doctor! As fun as humor writing might sound, it’s not that easy to do. Making people laugh is not some skill that can be transferred or taught, because a lot of it is based on instinct. Doing...
by Yen Cabag
A book keeps us reading from beginning to end as we wait to find out what happens next to the main character. That’s probably because we’re used to thinking of novels as one whole story with a basic plotline from beginning to end. But some novels make use of an...
by Cole Salao
Fantasy writing requires a deep level of imagination, detail, and creativity. Anything’s possible, because you’re creating your own world with its native laws, characters, and settings. But despite having the freedom of a blank slate, it’s often hard...
by Yen Cabag
Historical fiction lets readers experience a whole new time and place, whether they are imagined or real. Writing historical fiction calls for both creativity and research skills, partly because most of the time, it can include real events or people. Still, that...
