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Past Life Regression Therapy for Creatives New!

The first time I heard about Past Life Regression Therapy, or PLRT, a member of my family had just had two pretty intense sessions. PLRT is a form of hypnosis that its advocates say is a way to guide people to tap into potential past lives....

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Novel New!

When writing a Christmas-themed novel, the quintessential Hallmark movie formula serves as an excellent blueprint. A small-town setting bursting with holiday charm, a warm-hearted protagonist, and a clean romance full of serendipitous moments are cornerstones of this genre. Your characters should face relatable problems—mending a...

Preparing to Write Good Prepper Fiction New!

Prepper fiction, a subgenre of speculative and survivalist literature, is appreciated by a unique readership fascinated by resilience, resourcefulness, and the “I knew I was right” preparedness that comes from a specific type of person in a post-apocalyptic world. That person is the prepper. Most preppers...

Navigating the Ethics of Creative Nonfiction: Tips for Honesty and Sensitivity New!

Have You Ever Wondered: Where’s the Line in Creative Nonfiction? You’ve probably heard it before: creative nonfiction is all about storytelling—but with a twist. You’re weaving real-life events into a narrative so gripping it feels like fiction. Sounds easy, right? Not so fast. There’s an invisible...

Should You Use a Pseudonym? New!

What are the advantages of using a pseudonym (also known as a pen name or nom de plume)? It allows writers some sense of anonymity, though I wonder how much of that is possible in this era where everything is blatantly revealed. Some may view...

Find a Character's Perfect Home with Real Estate Listings New!

Where a character lives, visits, or, in the case of horror, gets roped into, is a reflection of who they are, or who they hope to be. I'll be the first to admit that details on architecture don't exactly flow from my imagination. One of...

The Moment Everything Changed For Your Character New!

Character development is a gradual process and there is plenty out there on how to build up to fully-fleshed characters. But within this, as part of the rising plot action, is that pivotal moment when a character changes fundamentally. It is a shift so dramatic...

What is the Difference Between a Novel, a Novella, and a Novelette? New!

The number of words determines the classification of the book as a novel, a novella, or a novelette. However, that being said, there’s no real consensus for any of the classifications. Even the classification of a short story, a short short story, a long short...

Horror Protagonists We Love to Hate New!

There's a formula to fiction writing that most writers follow. The protagonist is good, the antagonist is bad, and everyone else is either along for the ride or collateral damage. In horror, this expectation is often flipped on its head. Horror fiction thrives on discomfort,...

How Not to Turn a Setting Into a Travelogue New!

One of the great joys of writing is building up settings that bring readers into the space that you see your characters in, whether that place exists in real life or is imagined. Yet, there’s a fine line between creating that environment and drowning a...