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 writer budget more time? It … 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 how long you should expect … 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 in prose, containing over 40,000 … 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 a novel can make you … 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 you haven’t taken any courses? … 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 money writing a fantasy book. … Read more
Are you thinking about writing a novel? Maybe it’s just an idea for one, or perhaps you’re committed to finally putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and getting it done. Well, before you jump into the world of writing, it might be helpful to get some facts together that tell you precisely what … Read more
Ernest Hemingway is a much loved and revered reporter and writer of short stories, fiction, creative nonfiction and (even some) poems. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. Here is our list of his four best works. 1. Should I read For Whom the Bell Tolls? This has got to be Hemingway’s greatest … Read more