Creative Storytelling Options for Those Who Don’t Like to Write
Today’s guest post is by Jacqui Murray. When people hear the word “writing”, most think typing, maybe aching hands, but…
Search Posts Here
Subscribe to My Blog
The Key to Successful Storytelling Lies in Intuition
Whether you’re new at writing fiction or you’ve been at this a long time, there is a truth that may…
How Fiction Writers Can Use Sensory Detail to Set Mood
Vivid sensory detail is what brings stories to life. Sadly, many writers ignore sensory detail, for the most part. They’ll…
7 Ways to Quickly Increase Your Creativity
Today’s guest post is by author Jon Biddle. The floodgates of creativity open wide when you are young and stay…
Strategies for Novelists Who Are Writing a Series
I’m reposting this article from some years back, as many fiction writers plan a series but often don’t know the…
The Punch at the End of Your Novel Scenes
I’m sure you’ve heard people tell jokes. Whether you’ve listened to stand-up comics on a stage who are masters at…
How Novelists Can Go Deep and Wide with Plot
Novelists focus heavily on plot, and rightly they should. Your novel needs a well-crafted and believable plot. A good story…
Controlling the Element of Time in Your Novel
Time is a slippery thing. And because of that, it poses an intriguing challenge for fiction writers. We need to…
Writing Scenes with a Purpose
I know this may sound silly and obvious, but your scenes need to have a purpose. Thing is, so many…
Next Steps for Your Manuscript
Get your Free Ebook!
Subscribe to my email blasts to level up your writing and be notified of upcoming events and offers!