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Scenes are more than just witty dialogue, shocking twists, or romantic moments— they are the fundamental unit of fiction and the foundation of the emotional connection between your story and the reade...

Writing a sequel can be both exciting and daunting. You've already captured your readers' hearts with your first book, and now they're eagerly waiting for more. How do you ensure your sequel lives up ...

Jane Eyre. Huckleberry Finn. Jay Gatsby. Sherlock Holmes. What do these characters have in common? In addition to being some of the most famous characters in English literature, they all have unique— ...

Whether letters, diary entries, or text messages, stories told in alternative formats–also called epistolary novels–have been around for centuries. Many writers have tried their hand using this techni...

Crafting historical fiction isn't just about recounting events from a history book; it's about transporting readers to a bygone era, weaving a tapestry of rich detail, vibrant characters, and grippi...

From Andy Weir’s The Martian to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, science fiction stories are among the most popular genres. But what makes these stories so compel...

“New Adult!” It’s a term you may have heard in publishing, but still have no clue what it actually means. Is it just a novel with a college-aged protagonist? Is it a sexier, steamier version of YA? Is...

Characterization is how a writer brings a character to life by describing what they look like, do, feel, and think. Good characterization helps readers understand all of the written characters’ moti...