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Discover the power of setting in storytelling! In this video, I delve into the crucial role that setting plays in enhancing the mood and a

Cliffhangers are a powerful narrative tool used by writers to captivate their audiences, leaving them eagerly anticipating what comes next.

The first page of your novel is arguably the most important page of your entire manuscript. It can be challenging when you don't know....

Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional expression.

So, you have agreed to be a beta reader. What does that mean, exactly?

Beta readers are individuals who read an author's manuscript before it is published to provide feedback, critique, and suggestions....

Tone is the writer's attitude towards the subject matter or audience conveyed through their style, language, and overall approach.

Character's backstory si the foundational element that shapes his or her identity, motivations, and actions throughout your story.

I remembered visiting a lovely tiny village on the Eastern Shore of Virginia quite a few times in early 2000. This was it! My setting!

Use Marcel Proust's 35 point questionnaire to develop well-rounded and complex characters for novels.