You've started writing your book. When writing our stories, we can sometimes get carried away with ourselves. We overcompensate in some areas and completely skimp over others. This is something that can be fixed with lots of practice and constructive criticism. You have the main character set in your mind, you’ve added in their cohorts, … Continue reading How Many Characters Are Too Many?
Writing Advice
Do I Need Chapter Titles?
When you first open a book, you more often than naught find a Chapter List shoved in between the pages before the first official page. The list of chapter names gives you an idea of what is going to happen within the book. Some people prefer this; some people believe it isn’t necessary since the … Continue reading Do I Need Chapter Titles?
Plotting Twists & Reveals
You've started your next writing project and you're in a rush to perfect it. We've all been there and done that, but we must continuously remind ourselves to think things through in order to master the art. To achieve the best drama, your protagonist must have enough information to make an informed decision. This slowly … Continue reading Plotting Twists & Reveals
Writing Multiple POVs
Writing a story means deciding what point of view to take. Personally, I prefer singular points of view. It’s easy to keep track of everything that is going on. But at the same time, it can be a little limiting if you want to bring in certain reveals or plot twists, etc. Because of this, … Continue reading Writing Multiple POVs
How Long Should a Chapter Be?
A common debate amongst authors is how long should a chapter be? James Patterson has chapters literally one page in length while J.R.R. Tolkien’s are dozens. Both are great authors. Both are infamous. But in the matter of chapter lengths, which one is right? The answer is they both are. Let’s look at the definition of a … Continue reading How Long Should a Chapter Be?
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