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Dive into the art of storytelling. Discover the Importance of showing. Learn how to create an immersive experience for your readers....

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

An engaging story isn't merely a jumble of events; it's an intricately woven tapestry that entices readers to turn the next page....

if it doesn't come bursting out of you in spite of everything, don't do it. unless it comes unasked out of your heart and your mind ....

In 2000, eBooks were introduced to the market, and it was expected that this format would dominate the book publishing industry. But, no.  

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

The Freytag Pyramid is a literary device used to map story structure. It outlines 5 stages for you to follow create a compelling story.

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

 "Here is a lesson in creative writing. First rule: Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing....

This is a rerelease podcast that I recorded to explain the three narrative devices often used in thrillers.

Medias res is a Latin term meaning "in the middle of things." In writing, starting a story in medias res means beginning the narrative in...

What exactly is a blurb? Its purpose? How do you write an effective blurb for the back of your book cover? Watch this video for answers

An epilogue is a section at the end of a novel that provides closure to the story beyond the main narrative.

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

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!

Music has been found to prompt enhanced activity in the right hemisphere of the brain, a region associated with imagination….

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

On of the greatest challenges for all novelists is writer’s block. If you are a writer, you probably have experienced this one time or...

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