by Kaelyn Barron |
You probably know that fiction can be categorized based on length, with some of the most common formats being novels, novellas, and short stories. But did you know there’s a genre of literature that includes some stories shorter than most sentences? Flash...
by Anja Smith |
If you’re writing a book, there’s a lot of information that you need to convey to the reader (the entire story, in fact!). Every page and every sentence is an opportunity to convey that essential information. But what’s the best way to deliver it? There...
by Anja Smith
Have you ever read a novel that felt dry and uninteresting, despite many “exciting” things going on? It was hard to care about the characters, and you might have even zoned out multiple times on the same page. One likely reason for this disconnect? The author didn’t...
by Kaelyn Barron |
As all students know, college can be absurdly expensive. But luckily, there are multitudes of scholarship funds out there just waiting to be claimed, including many that are just for writers. Whether you’re attending community college or pursuing your...
by Anja Smith |
One amazing benefit of writing in first person or third person limited point of view is the ability to bring readers right into a specific character’s thoughts and experiences. When done right, this creates the illusion that the reader is right there in the story....
by Kaelyn Barron |
You might think “guilds” are just fancy clubs for fancy professions that get their own glitzy award shows, like the Screen Actors Guild or the Directors Guild of America. But did you know there’s actually a guild just for authors, and your last name...
