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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...

From Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice to Jenny Han’s To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, swoon-worthy romance novels take readers on an emotional rollercoaster ride of ups and downs until they arrive ...

Are you interested in writing middle-grade fiction? The middle grade (MG) genre is a fast-growing category, with publishers and book editors eager to find new authors writing for children.  But what...

Writing a novel is never easy! Most people dream of writing a book, but many writers struggle to even finish the first draft. If this is your first novel, having an outline with a solid story structur...

There’s nothing more boring than reading about a perfect character. When a reader picks up a book, they want to read about someone who has gotten themselves into a bad situation and must figure a way ...

The words “plot” and “story” are often used interchangeably. Plot and story, however, are two very different elements of a novel. So what is the difference between plot and story, and how can a writer...