There are many character flaws that you can include in your writing if you want to design complete, dynamic characters that your readers...

Writing motivation matters, whether it’s easy to admit or not. For lots of new writers, it can be difficult to find time to write because...

If you’re interested in becoming a fantasy writer, a great place to start would be to look at fantasy writing prompts. These will help...

The top creative writing tips tend to come from successful authors themselves, but there are certain words of wisdom that you can gain...

Many writers will create characters who suffer from various mental health disorders. They may wish to explore heavier topics such as...

There are plenty of ways to use a character personality test to create better characters. You don’t necessarily have to plan everything...

Writing a short story before you tackle a full-length manuscript is the advice you will often hear from me. I say this not because it’s...

This probably isn’t the type of post that anyone would expect to see on a blog about writing improvement. But as you may know, I’ve been...

Killing your darlings is an expression to denote the act of getting rid of parts of your writing that aren’t working, despite your liking...

When it comes time for you to submit query letters to agents, you will inevitably receive rejections. Rejections can mean a variety of...

Knowing how to build tension in writing is an important aspect of executing any novel. I think of tension as a product of a character’s...

If you’ve wanted to write a novel for some time but you don’t know how to get organized, then this is the guide for you. A lot of writers...

If you’re a creative writer, you’ve probably wondered what the best remote writing jobs might be. Still, you want to make an effort to...

There seems to be a lot of debate recently about whether or not writers should be using a thesaurus to support their projects. On the one...

A solid antagonist who can pressure the protagonist to take action and make difficult choices is central to most if not all, good...

Some writers will often wonder and sometimes reach out to people in the writing community to ask if they should be editing during the...

You’ve no doubt heard someone say that you should be writing books or short stories that are simple before you attempt something more...

Every story must have a reason for being written. That is what a theme is. Many themes have emerged in contemporary literature, and...

A good setting is a core trait of a strong work of fiction. There are many ways to approach setting, and some writers are more inclined...

Dialogue is what breathes life into fiction. It gives your story a soul. Without it, you wouldn’t have much. This is why it’s important...