Respected authors from around the world often share useful advice and ideas on writing. World Book Day is all about celebrating 'the power of books to promote… Read more
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There are many types of antagonists. Sometimes in a story a primary antagonist starts out as a close ally. Characters who oppose your main character's goals aren't… Read more
Writing techniques make individual authors' styles distinctive. From poetic devices (such as metaphor and simile) to narrative strategies, writers use various literary techniques and in doing so… Read more
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Archetypes are useful for imagining diverse, interesting characters. Literature is full of jesters and jokers, lovers, warriors, wise sages, and fools. Some of these are literal (the… Read more
What makes a protagonist or main character interesting and able to carry an entire novel or series? Explore protagonist examples from classic and contemporary fiction below, including… Read more
Good character flaws are key to a believable character. Flawed characters create suspense - we wonder whether their flaws will get the best of them. The imbalances… Read more
Plot structure or narrative structure is a key element of story. Even the most simple children's stories have story events that relate to each other, showing intriguing… Read more