Every Line Matters: Writing Novels in Verse
Verse novels, or novels-in-verse, tell stories through poetry instead of regular paragraphs and chapters. Now, you may read that and think they’re just novels with a few lines of poetry, but they’re not. They have full narratives, complete with characters, plot, and emotion. The only difference is that instead of long blocks of prose, they […]
Unstuck: How to Crush Writer’s Block and Rekindle Your Creativity
No writer needs an introduction to writer’s block. It’s like staring at a brick wall when all you want is a window to let the words in. Even with a blank page in front of you to let all your ideas go crazy, nothing comes to mind and the page just stays blank. Every writer […]
Novel Ideas: How Reading Critically Strengthens Your Writing
No matter where they are on their writing journey, a good writer will always be looking for ways to improve their craft. Even so, the question, “How do I become a better writer?” is often asked by new and young writers. And just as often, the answer they receive is, “Read more.” That’s it. “But,” […]
How to Research Your Novel for Maximum Impact
You’re ready to start writing your novel but want to make sure you’re telling a story that people can believe. Not all stories are scientifically sound, but even novels with magic or futuristic worlds must have an element of believability to capture the attention of your readers and help them feel engaged and immersed in […]
Creative Writing Tips for Beginners
Writing is beyond stringing words together to form simple sentences. Writing is also knowing your writing style, being confident about your grammar and having adequate knowledge about the topic you are writing about. Anyone can write though it will take practice, patience and the ability to accept that your writing may be rejected. Read, read, […]