One page stories (not to be confused with one page novels) are quick quotidian catalysts. We’ve all experienced a powerful story that changed our lives – whether it’s a fiction that takes us out of ourself, or the internal monologue we use to realise our own experiences… If you had just one page to inspire,…
A blank novel outline template for use with Google Docs, Google Keep, and Scrivener. The One Page Novel is a simple, memorable structure for novelists.
Learn the art of world-building in your sci-fi, fantasy or alt-history story with these 10 key elements of world-building!
A woman (23) asked if she was wrong to be upset when her husband-to-be (35) decided to cancel their honeymoon to Paris so he could fund a monster truck with “the boys.”
As a reader, I love to be tortured. I love the suspense, the waiting, the anticipation as a novel unfolds. It’s my favorite part of reading a story. Sure I love it when the love interests finally get together or the murderer is finally revealed, but the really fun part is the tension: The anticipation […]
Telling good stories is an art, a hard one, but an important one to stand out. Here's a simple formula that explains what really makes a good story.
When we create fictional characters, we want them to be realistic. Use this resource to explore 123 ideas for character flaws.
Arguments are one those things that are both exciting and difficult to write. These are creative writing tips for making sure they have max impact.
Join hundreds of writers who use this magical story structure to transform their lives, and their novels. All you need is one page...
Antagonists are a simple way to introduce conflict into a story, and the quickest way to create a difficult antagonist is to...
Worldbuilding can be the most difficult, or fun, part of the writing process. I've compiled a list of over 100 things to consider while worldbuilding.
This diagram is a framework for writing a thriller. It's based on my experience writing award-winning crime fiction and on studying how other writers do it.
Have you created your own fantasy world for your novel? Here are a few things to consider when creating your world’s economy.
I’m very good at coming up with story “sparks” – too good, in fact – but I always find it a trial to develop those ideas into fully-fledged stories. One technique I use is to create mind-maps. I thought I would share my genre mind maps in case they can help you in your hour…
