There is no right way to write a novel
The first, best, and most important thing to learn about writing a novel is that there is no one way…
How to describe things
Here are some questions you should ask yourself when you are describing things for a story. You don’t need to…
What to do once the crisis is settled
Is this the End? Every story has to end. The most important thing that has to happen before a story…
Building Better Novels Through Conflict
Are your conflicts important and interesting? It’s no secret that conflict drives stories. The conflict may be clear and specific…
Maintaining your Novel’s Pace-Time Continuum
Thoughts about maintaining pace, detail, and sequence in your story.
How setting influences story
Where you set your story can significantly impact the way the story moves forward.
Deciding on a Narrative Voice
A discussion of the point of view choices you can make as a writer.
How to Write a 50,000 Word Novel in a Month
A quick guide to making the most out of NaNoWriMo, a project in which you write a 50,000 word novel…
Plotting by Elimination
A guide to the way plots can function by removing options until the characters arrive at the only conclusion left.
How to Express Yourself Through Writing
Some ways to make your writing more clear and to inspire you to write more.