Writing a novel is like creating your own universe. You can create characters and storylines in the past, present, and future. The question is, can you switch between tenses in a novel to exhibit these time shifts? It’s okay to switch tenses in a novel with a separation between timelines. Read more…
Most people know how to write words in a meaningful way, so it stands to reason that writing fiction should be easy, right? Wrong. Writing fiction well is downright tricky, or at least writing fiction that grips the reader and sells. Here are the 5 reasons why writing fiction is Read more…
Writing fiction is all about creating a narrative. In this genre, a writer is responsible for developing most of the basic elements comprising the overall story. Understanding these common fiction components will help you get your ideas out of your head and onto the page. Here are seven elements all Read more…
Writing a novel seems like an overwhelming undertaking, especially if you’ve never written one. A writer needs to keep up with the characters and plot, worry about grammar, and find time to write. So how long does it take to put a novel to paper? It can take several months Read more…
Asking how long it will take to write a novel is a reasonable question for a beginning writer. If you aren’t ready or can commit several months to a first draft, a short story is more manageable. So can a short story be written on a weekend, or should a Read more…
Fantasy is a popular genre with a growing following every year since the success of the series Game of Thrones. Creating a fantasy world takes passion, dedication, and time to create a successful novel or series. If you have chosen to write a fantasy novel, you might wish to know Read more…
For centuries, the word “novel” has described fictional works of literature. Despite this, people in modern culture use the word to describe nearly any book, whether it be fiction or nonfiction, poetry or prose. Naturally, this has led to some confusion regarding the term. All novels are fictional works written Read more…
People of all ages dream of becoming published authors. Yes, there’s the passion for writing that fuels that desire, but there’s also the allure of wealth and fame, gracing the red carpet for the premiere of the screen adaptation of one’s book. That, however, is not always the reality. Writing Read more…
You want to write your novel, but you haven’t had the time or opportunity to formally learn the writing craft at university or any writing courses. You have an excellent command of the language, but should you wait to get your bestseller started? Can you write a novel even if Read more…
Fantasy authors don’t usually enter the world of authorship because they want to earn money, but rather because they love fantasy. With that said, many fantasy writers do go on to earn money with their writing. If you’re an aspiring fantasy novelist, you’re probably wondering if you, too, can make Read more…