by Yen Cabag |
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...
by Cole Salao
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....
by Cole Salao
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...
by Cole Salao
How dull would speculative fiction be without a few monsters to spice it up? Literature has always been full of memorable monsters that appear in a wide variety of genres and forms. They’re products of our fears and imaginations—primal forces that influence our...
by Yen Cabag
As a writer, you want to make sure you have everything you could possibly need to succeed in your field. Fortunately, there are plenty of book writing software tools to help you through the writing process while honing your skills. These software can include apps that...
by Cole Salao |
A great story has three types of characters: a protagonist, an antagonist, and at least one supporting character. While most of the spotlight goes to the first two (who are typically your “good” and “bad” guys, respectively), supporting...
