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As a writer, you know how it goes: you get an idea for a story and dive into it with enthusiasm. You may get halfway through when another idea pops into your head—one that seems even more...

The theme is the beating heart of your novel. Themes, the central ideas behind the narrative, bind the plot and characters together, lending stories a more profound meaning and resonance. They...

Writing is a skill that requires practice. This is true for all kinds of written work, but with creative writing, it's sometimes hard to tell if our skills and creativity are actually...

One of the most important elements of a novel is the scene—those building blocks that move the story forward and connect seamlessly to the next. As a writer, crafting scenes that captivate...

Have you ever read a book or watched a movie where a character was introduced, and you immediately felt emotionally invested in their story? It's a powerful feeling, isn't it? As writers, we...

Have you ever noticed that in the best stories, seemingly minor details introduced early on can set up climactic moments later in the book? This use of dramatic tension and payoff is a literary...

The horror genre has long captivated readers by tapping into one of our most primal emotions—fear. Whether it’s the slow-burning terror of a psychological thriller or the jump-scare...

Congrats! It’s finally here—the release of your debut book! But now what? Do you post about your book on social media? Look for influencers? Hire a publicist? Do you read reviews on...