by Kaelyn Barron
A memorable protagonist is the key to any great narrative. If your readers don’t feel invested in your main character, it’s unlikely they’ll feel invested in the rest of your story. But take care not to confuse “protagonist” with “hero”—the best protagonists are just...
by Kaelyn Barron |
Even if you’re not a big reader of fiction, you’ve more than likely encountered creative writing—or at least, the outcomes of creative writing—at some point. In fact, you can thank creative writing for your favorite films, songs, musicals, and much more. But...
by Tom Corson-Knowles |
Writing prompts are a useful tool and resource for any writer, from beginners to published authors. A good prompt can give you the inspiration you need to craft a paragraph, a book, or an entire series. You can also use them just for writing practice and to get your...
by Tom Corson-Knowles |
Holden Caulfield, Jay Gatsby, Sherlock Holmes: These are just a few examples of great, memorable character names. A strong name can start your character off on the right foot, but coming up with great character names can be surprisingly difficult. You want names that...
by Tom Corson-Knowles
If you’re a fiction writer, writing dialogue is a lot like death and taxes. It’s inevitable—and it can be really difficult, if you’re not prepared to handle it. Because humans are such social and communicative creatures, the way your fictional characters talk to...
by Tom Corson-Knowles |
Much of the challenge of fiction writing comes down to the inherent difficulty of rendering situations realistically using only words. And while it can be difficult enough to conjure real-world scenarios in a believable fashion, the task can get exponentially harder...
