Conflict is one of the most important elements of any tale. It is what drives the story forward and keeps readers engaged. Without conflict, your book would be nothing more than a series of events happening one after the other. Conflict gives your characters something to overcome, and it makes the story more exciting and … Continue reading Addressing Conflict
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5 Tips to Renew the Joy of Writing
Sometimes, writing can feel more like a job or a burden, especially when the creativity won't flow. Here are some tips to get in the zone to meet those writing goals. Dabble in Something New Write from the Point of View of a different character. Stretch your limits and try a new genre. Swap a … Continue reading 5 Tips to Renew the Joy of Writing
First Five Pages Checklist
The first five pages of your book are so important. As aspiring authors, we are well aware of their significance. And we place so much time and emphasis on getting them right. While we probably have a fair idea of what to do and not do in our first five pages, here is a quick … Continue reading First Five Pages Checklist
To Prologue or Not to Prologue?
As with many of the topics we have already discussed, the decision of having a prologue or not is entirely up to you. Whether it is necessary for your story or not is sometimes another matter entirely. Let’s look at the definition of prologue before we continue. Prologue (Noun): a separate introductory section of a literary or musical … Continue reading To Prologue or Not to Prologue?
How Many Characters Are Too Many?
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?
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