Explore how writing boosts mental health. Learn how it elevates mood, reduces stress, and enhances emotional intelligence, offering a therapeutic outlet.

Navigate the complex journey of editing your novel with practical steps. From letting your story rest to avoiding cliches, this blog post covers it all.

Discover the art of crafting unforgettable plots. Explore the balance between character-driven and plot-driven storytelling to create tales that resonate.

Unlock the secrets of worldbuilding in fiction. Learn the mechanics, visualization, and description techniques to craft immersive worlds for your readers.

Unlock the power of literary devices to transform your narratives. Dive into techniques that add depth, humor, and resonance to your stories.

If you are an author and have an author website then you need to understand the basics of search engine optimization. From keywords to Amazon search.

Stephen King has several writing tips that you can use to make you better at your craft. Learn what they are and how you can use them in your writing.

Learning literary devices such as site, taste, smell, etc. and how they work in writing can strengthen your writing and make each scene more impactful.

The Basement Method can be used to increase the tension to map out individual scenes or the larger narrative. Learn how to use this method effectively.

Planning your novel can seem like a daunting task, however there are many questions you can ask yourself to better help organize your story structure.

American novelist Kurt Vonnegut created 8 basics of fiction writing. We can use these rules to become better fiction writers by applying them to our craft.

Psychological horror fiction is a subgenre that focuses on individual fears and uncertainties. Learn why we love it and how to write it effectively.

There are three steps to writing horror. First, you must understand what horror does, why it is important, and the elements to include when writing it.

Villains, or antagonists, are often some of the most memorable characters in any given story. Learn how to write these nefarious characters effectively.

It is essential to understand how each character's unique perspectives will impact your story. Take time to consider the motivations and desires of each.

Learn how to write a dynamic fight scene by drawing from past experiences, mapping out the scene, and using action-oriented language.

Scenes are one of the most memorable aspects of fiction writing. Learn how to create the most impactful scene with some of these resources.

A tension and time graph will help you ensure that your story has the right amount of pacing. Learn how to utilize tension in a way that seems organic.

No matter what type of writer you are, there are certain story structures you should know. Freytag's pyramid, in media res, and others are discussed.

Fiction writing is more than spinning good words on paper. Learn the 8 elements of fiction writing: characterization, point of view, setting, plot, etc.