
9 Ways To Write Your Opening Line – Is It Really Important?
Let me be very clear about this: there is no famous first line of a not-famous novel. Opening lines only stand up on their own when a piece of work has already achieved great recognition. Your first line can only do so much - it won't make your book sell like Tolstoy....
How do you write characters who have good chemistry?
"How do I write characters that have awesome chemistry and make their relationships feel super real and interesting?" Great character chemistry can turn a good story into one that readers can't forget. It's a spark that makes your characters' relationships seem real...
4 Strategies For Writing Convincing Dialogue
When it comes to writing convincing dialogue for a story, it’s important to make it believable. Believable doesn’t mean “lifelike,” though. So what does it mean? Dialogue is an essential element to writing an interesting story—it brings life and voice to your...
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What does catharsis mean?
“I’ve heard the term ‘catharsis’ before. But what does it mean? And how can it be used in a story?” Ever feel like you're carrying around a heavy weight of emotion? Like you just need to let it out? That feeling, that release, is what we call catharsis. It's a...
Why do so many authors write Christmas books?
“Why do so many authors choose to write Christmas books? Is it because the holiday inspires certain types of stories, or is it more about connecting with readers during the holiday season?” People write for a number of reasons, all of which are personal. Whether...
How do you respectfully describe body types?
"How would i politely describe body types without being vague?" Characters are as diverse as the writers who write about them, but when it comes to describing them, it can be very easy to default to what we know or to succumb to clichés or stereotypes. This can be...