When writing about facial expressions, most writers are content to keep it simple. Why put more effort into describing a character’s expression when “he frowned angrily” gets the point across? Well, since you made it to this article, you probably aren’t like other writers. You know that keeping things vague …
Introducing a new character to your story can be difficult. There’s a lot that goes into it, and to make matters worse, you only have one chance to give readers a good (and memorable) first impression of that character. One of the ways you can do this is by giving …
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Everyone loves a good apocalyptic story, but it can sometimes feel like all the good ideas have already been used. Nothing’s worse than trying to write without inspiration, so I’ve put together a list with a ton of different apocalyptic writing prompts for you to use for whatever you want! …
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Zombies are a beloved trope in literature and media, and it doesn’t seem like the craze will be dying off any time soon. However, in such a diverse genre, it’s not always easy to come up with ideas on your own. Zombies are only part of the equation, after all. …
Nothing is more satisfying than watching bitter rivals slowly fall in love. The enemies to lovers trope is a popular one, and with good reason! In fact, one of the most famous love stories of all time, Romeo and Juliet, bases the entire plot around this idea. However, if you …
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If you’re writing a story, then you’ve probably encountered this common problem before: you’ve gotten to a point in the narrative where you need to write about something you’ve never seen, experienced, or learned before. Maybe your characters venture to a part of the world you’ve never been, or they …
When it comes to writing a story, there’s no denying that the characters play a large part in the process. The plot is the story, but without good characters, readers just won’t stick around long enough to get invested in it. In order to keep readers interested in the story, …
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Conflict is the heart of your story, no matter what genre you’re writing in. It is an essential part of creating a story that will resonate with readers and keep them engaged long after they turn that final page. Conflict is memorable, exciting, and should be the driving force behind …
The 4 Main Types of Conflict in Stories (And Variations!) Read More »
Any story can be enhanced with a good romantic subplot, but if romance isn’t your genre, you’re probably worried about how you’d pull it off. You want it to be emotional and meaningful, but not sappy and cliché. Sooner or later, it’s a genre you’ll end up having to explore …
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Giving a character insomnia can be a great way of establishing their personality, and that can set the stage for future internal struggles later on in the story. As with almost anything, this is better to “show not tell,” but the difficulty here is doing so in a way that …
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