Writing Prompt: Opposite Day
The characters you write are very specific with their habits, idiosyncrasies, hopes, dreams, fears, desires, etc. As a writer, once you get to know your characters you know them inside… Writing Prompt: Opposite Day
How to Write a Chapter Cliffhanger
Have you ever been reading a book and you just couldn’t put it down? It’s getting late into the night and you promise yourself one more chapter, only to get… How to Write a Chapter Cliffhanger
Writing Prompt: Valentine’s Day
For some people, Valentine’s day is a day to celebrate the love they have for their partner. It’s a day they look forward to, a day filled with candy hearts,… Writing Prompt: Valentine’s Day
Writing Prompt: Thanksgiving Dinner
How do you typically spend your Thanksgiving? Do you spend it at a very picturesque dinner with your family, catching up while taking scrumptious bites of home-cooked family recipes? Do… Writing Prompt: Thanksgiving Dinner
Writing Prompt: Departures
One common writing mistake is having your character attach only one emotion to an action, reaction, or event. Your protagonist’s friend leaving makes him sad, your protagonist’s Mom scolding him… Writing Prompt: Departures
The ‘Hero’s Journey’ Formula
From Frodo Baggins being called to return the ring to Mordor to Harry Potter finding out he’s a wizard to Luke Skywalker meeting Obi-Wan, many epic fantasy novels (and books… The ‘Hero’s Journey’ Formula
Writing For Your Audience: Short Stories
Short story writing can feel like trying to balance on a tight rope. You have to find that perfect balance between several different storytelling elements while also making sure everything… Writing For Your Audience: Short Stories
Genre Spotlight: Short Story
As a writer, you already know at least the basic elements of storytelling: character, character arc, character desire, plot, scene, climax, resolution, POV, action, conflict, etc. There are a lot… Genre Spotlight: Short Story
How to Develop a Protagonist
An antagonist is a person you love to hate. It’s the character who goes against the grain and is essentially the exact opposite of your main character – the protagonist.… How to Develop a Protagonist