Today wraps up our month of writing prompts. Thanks for joining on the adventure! In case you missed them, here are the rest of this month’s prompts: A month of writing prompts part 1 A month of writing prompts part 2 A month of writing prompts part 3 A month of writing prompts part 4 […]
You don’t need a map for your book… but what if you want one? 🙂 Some authors and readers love maps and find them to be a favorite part of a story, and if this speaks to you then you’ve come to the right place! Creating our very own maps for a fictional location may […]
Theme in story can be tricky to pin down sometimes. Sometimes it’s described as what’s “below the surface” of the novel, or the iceberg that is mostly hidden below the water. A story’s theme is also referred to its “soul” or its “core.” Basically it means what a story is about, its universal theme, or […]
Character arc is the change a character makes throughout a story. Maybe they change for the better (we hope!) and overcome demons from their past. Maybe they refuse to succumb to temptations and grow stronger in their beliefs. Or maybe they instead change for the worst and become even more ruthless, selfish, cruel, evil, etc. […]
Having too many story ideas seems like a weird problem to have. Yet it can sometimes be just as difficult as having no ideas at all! The Problem of Too Many Story Ideas Having too many story ideas is distracting. Every new idea is shiny. It’s interesting to explore new things and soon we’ve lose […]
There are a handful of different character types that show up again and again in almost all stories. Just look and you’ll find them! They each have important roles to play and it’s worth the effort to learn what they are so we can use them effectively. A few major characters you may recognize popping […]
Symbolism in stories is when symbols are used to represent something else. For instance, a red rose may signify love. A rainy day may signify sadness. Some authors and readers love symbolism. Plenty of books and college classes are devoted to the symbolism within famous books. Others think symbolism is too confusing and should be […]
There are so many amazing resources and websites for writers that are filled with huge amounts of information. I’m humbled and grateful for all the many experienced authors and agents sharing their knowledge freely. And I think everyone should take advantage of them! We all have much to learn. Here are some websites that are […]
I see you, Nano-ers! I see you prepping your stories and stockpiling coffee. And I’m right there with you counting down the days! With Nanowrimo in mind, today we’re looking at some of my favorite writing resources for writing a great first draft. Writing a First Draft To start with, I believe every first draft […]
Have you ever sat at your keyboard and struggled to think of a single thing to write? (I know I have for sure!!) That’s an experience many people call writer’s block. Some say writer’s block is a myth, others say it’s real and causing problems for writers everywhere. Regardless of what we call it, the […]