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Writing groups on the web are so popular because they provide a space to share work and get helpful feedback, wherever you are. This helps you stay focused on your writing goals. Unsure of whether or not you should join an online writing group? Here are five reasons why it could be the best choi...
September 11th, 2015
Read post...The unreliable narrator is a useful fiction device for creating surprise in your story and avoiding predictability. Here are some ways that unreliable narrators can be used to shape a novel’s form or to surprise and build tension in the reader: What is an unreliable narrator? What is ...
September 7th, 2015
Read post...If you have ever found a book spoiled by its ending, you know it's important to learn how to end a story well. Here are 8 pointers on how to end a novel. When you've written a draft ending, submit it for writing critique. 1. Decide the type of story ending you want Ending yo...
September 3rd, 2015
Read post...The esteemed fantasy and science fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin has often provided great advice for writing a novel. In interviews, public speeches, essays and her writing manual Steering the Craft, Le Guin provides many insights into how to write better and master your prose. Here a...
August 31st, 2015
Read post...Writing a fantasy novel involves many considerations: Worldbuilding, avoiding clichés of the genre, using popular elements such as magic originally and more. These 34 must-visit fantasy writing resources will help you with every aspect from creating fantasy maps to naming your fantasy ...
August 30th, 2015
Read post...'The writing process' - this is a term you might hear often, but how do you put in place a set of writing approaches that will help you finish your novel? Every writer has a process that works for them, and discovering the time, place, tools and other aspects of writing that work best ...
August 20th, 2015
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