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How Old Should Your Protagonist Be? New!
When I wrote my “Piccadilly Street” series (“Mrs. Murray’s Ghost” and so on), my publisher wanted it to be a Young Adult novel. I had written my main character for Middle-Grade readers. She raised the protagonist’s age, but it still reads like a Middle-Grade novel....
The Core Elements of Creative Nonfiction: Facts, Themes, and Emotions New!
I remember the first time I tried writing a piece of creative nonfiction. I thought I had all the essentials—an interesting event, vivid descriptions, and a bit of humor. But when I read it back, it felt... hollow. Something was missing. It wasn’t until I...
Bizarro Fiction: Literature’s Wild Frontier New!
Somewhere out on the furthest fringes of weird, but just before entering pure chaos, sits a niche literary genre that has spent the past few years gaining serious traction. It's not called Bizarro fiction for nothing. This is the space where the bizarre isn’t simply...
What is Creative Nonfiction? A Beginner’s Guide to the Art of True Stories New!
When I first heard the term "creative nonfiction," I thought it was an oxymoron. How could nonfiction—by its very nature factual—be creative? But the moment I started exploring it, I realized it’s the perfect union of truth and artistry. It’s about taking real-life events, ideas,...
How Authors Can Use AI Agents to Write Award-Winning Books Without Losing Their Voice New!
As a writer who has embraced the world of AI tools, I understand the skepticism surrounding their use. Many writers, especially those specializing in historical fiction, nonfiction (self-help), fiction, and children’s books, feel uneasy about the idea. Some believe that leaning on AI is a...
The Protagonist Who Can Only Speak in Questions—But Still Manages to Be a Leader! New!
Have you ever met someone whose entire way of communicating feels like an endless game of 20 Questions? Now, imagine that person leading a group of people successfully. Sounds improbable, doesn't it? Yet, this is precisely what makes our protagonist unforgettable. Every sentence they speak...
Conflict – Every Story Needs It! New!
“Joseph!” she called again. Grabbing her jacket from behind the door to ward off the November chill, she shrugged into it as she jogged across the backyard. “Joseph Alon Tomah! What do you think you are doing?” she demanded, reaching the boy before he could...
The Pros and Cons of Doing Public Readings New!
You’ve published your first book and are looking for ways to promote your writing and yourself. The first thing that comes to mind is doing a book signing event at a local bookstore. But, how about a public reading? Is your book suitable for young...
Why Using AI to Write Fiction Is a Terrible Idea New!
Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm and users are curating everything from code generation to resumes to, yes, writing entire books. As an editorial reviewer, the sheer volume of AI-written books and novels has completely changed the landscape. I'm here to tell you...
The Role of Conflict in Fiction: How to Create Tension That Drives the Story New!
While most of us hate conflict in our real lives, when we've settled in to read a book, there's very little that we actually want more. If there's no conflict in the story then what's the point? The characters have nothing to motivate them truly,...