by Yen Cabag
Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of being a writer is learning how to plot your story in a way that grabs readers’ attention. Some writers are plotters, which means they’re great at making outlines. Others prefer to write spontaneously, or by the seat of...
by Anja Smith
At some point in your writing journey, you’ve probably sat down to write or edit a scene only to draw a blank. You want to write a scene, but how do you make it a good one? This post will help you whether you’ve just started writing your novel and don’t know...
by Kaelyn Barron |
No one likes rejection. Whether you’ve been rejected by a love interest, a hiring manager, or your dream publisher, it can be a painful experience. When it comes to publishing, however, rejection isn’t something you should take personally. There’s...
by Kaelyn Barron
There are many ways for us to access the news today, from traditional print newspapers to social media newsfeeds. Of course, some sources are more reliable than others. But regardless of where you get your news, the important thing is that the information you consume...
by Yen Cabag
Metonymy is a literary device wherein you refer to an idea or object by using another idea or object closely associated with that word. In the literal sense, metonymy means “a change of name.” For example, a metonymy for the movies is “silver screen,” a term...
by Yen Cabag
Writing fiction is not simply combining different elements, such as character, plot, and setting. You also need to excel at worldbuilding to create a believable world for your readers. The term “worldbuilding” is commonly associated with fantasy and science...
