Cracking the Genre Code: Tips and Tricks for Writing an Engaging Thriller, Romance, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy Novel
BY ANDREW SALOMON Not every writer (or reader) likes the word ‘genre’ – but there is no denying that distinct categories exist in fiction writing.
The Power of Point of View: How to Choose the Right One for Your Story
Narrative point of view, or POV for short, is the most crucial aspect of a story’s structure. Perhaps the easiest way of understanding POV is to think of your story as a movie and ask yourself, ‘Who holds the camera?’ This person’s knowledge and view of events will determine how your story unfolds. BY ALEX […]
A Guide to Dialogue: How to Write Realistic Conversations
Mastering the art of writing realistic conversations engages your reader in the story. Here’s why and how to do it. BY ANDREW BAIRD One of the great things about writing fiction is that you don’t have to tell the story all by yourself. You can delegate much of that responsibility to your characters. How? Through […]