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A Video: Writing a Prologue: A Quick Guide for Novelists

In the realm of novel writing, the prologue serves as a powerful tool to captivate readers from the very beginning. It sets the stage for...

Apr 25, 20241 min read

Subtext in writing dialogue refers to the underlying meanings, implications, or emotions conveyed indirectly through the spoken words....

Apr 22, 20241 min read

In the often solitary world of writing, we authors are constantly seeking ways to enhance our creative processes and maintain a positive...

Apr 20, 20242 min read

“What is a scene?” According to Weatherly and Corner, “A scene is a sequence where a character or characters engage in some sort of...

Apr 16, 20244 min read

Winning Writers will award a grand prize of $10,000 in the 10th annual North Street competition for self-published and hybrid-published book

Apr 14, 20241 min read

Here are ten famous fiction writers who published their first book after the age of 50. Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957) Biography: Laura...

Apr 14, 20242 min read

Internalization is what the character is thinking…his/her internal thoughts and feelings. Internalization adds texture and life....

Apr 12, 20244 min read

dive into a most crucial aspect of storytelling: showing versus telling. It's all about using words that appeal to the five senses.

Apr 11, 20243 min read

Writers fall into one of two categories: those who avoid dialogue or those who inundate with unnecessary chatter. But there's a third....

Apr 7, 20243 min read

A great 30-minute recipe broccoli crust pizza low in carbs and sugar. and, healthy for body and brain power for writing!

Apr 5, 20242 min read