Most writers have received this advice: To be a better writer, you need to read a lot. But you think it is better to spend more time writing. Writing more seems so more efficient, right?
Let's look at this suggestion and discover if and how reading...
Two of my writing axioms are “every writer needs an editor” and “every editor needs an editor.”
The meaning of the first axiom is obvious, the second one less so. I mean that editors make mistakes, too. One mistake they may make is not to be...
If you write nonfiction, you may want to create an outline before you begin to write. There are several advantages to doing so.
It will help you to write quickly.
You'll have a blueprint so you'll know where you're going.
You’ll break the big job of writing your...
Unlike a memoir where the writer shares only a particular part of his life, an autobiography is a person's life story. It needs careful planning to ensure that it covers all the essential highlights in your life and shares your perceptions, thoughts, and emotions so...
Characters are one of the most important aspects of a narrative. The plot wraps around characters, and decisions made by them push the story forward.
Although there are several character archetypes, in a broad sense, characters are divided into two types: Round characters and Flat characters....
An archetype is a recurring narrative design, character types, themes, or objects seen in the literature. Archetypes are used, reused, and at times overused. They have been passed from generation to generation, and even though they might be molded to fit the appropriate world, they...
So, you want to share your story because you believe it can help others. But how do you write your memoir to evoke strong emotions and convey your message? A critical part of a memoir is always to tell the truth - but as seen...
A book review is the analysis of a book. It includes the summary, plot points, characters, strengths, and weaknesses of the story. It views the story through a critical lens to give an unbiased opinion on the themes, writing, and positive or negative aspects. It...
Literary devices are the embellishments of the English language. These are the words or sentences with meanings different from their literal ones. They are often used in both spoken and written language. Today, we are going to talk about five unusual literary devices: Anaphora, Antithesis, Synecdoche,...
Romance as a genre frequently has a poor reputation. People love to hate it, and despite the hate, it flourishes. It resonates with our hearts and makes them sing. But, writing romance filled with swoon-worthy scenes can be tough. So, here are seven tips that...
