By Jody Hedlund, @JodyHedlund I'm a romance novelist. Yes, I also write historical fiction. But I consider myself a romance novelist f...

How to make your journal more creative despite lacking any skills? Use these 15 simple techniques to create a masterpiece of journaling.

What traits do your readers need to know, and what's just extraneous fluff? Well, by understanding the four elements of character descriptions.

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A story is more than just words on a page! Click the article to learn the 7 essential elements of a story, including setting, conflict, and characters.

The mediator between the story and the reader needs adaptation more than any other story element

It's no surprise that many thriller novels have been made into films, as they've got all the ingredients for a good cinematic experience. This is a big genre in fiction, but here are six elements to help you write a thriller...

These 7 elements of fiction are the key areas to focus on if you want to craft a compelling story that readers can't put down.

Grab this 34-page FREE packet to use when teaching story elements (character, setting, problem and solution) in your classroom. Many of the worksheets/graphic organizers can be used for any text. If you like the free resource here, be sure to join the VIP Resource Library (aka: your soon-to-be favor...

Creating mood in writing is a lot easier than it sounds. Find out how to help your students with this important skill with this post!

A novel is written by writing one scene after another. In this post, we look at the five elements that make a good scene.

In the past, I just wanted to write and skip all the technical stuff, but once I understood how beats pump the narrative blood throughout the story body, my approach to storytelling changed. Learn how you can use Global Story Beats to write your novel’s essential scenes.

What’s the best way to start a story? Should you begin ‘in media res’ – in other words, in the thick of the action? Or should you first describe the setting, so people can visualise where they are? Or perhaps you need an intriguing opening line to pique the reader’s curiosity and draw them deeper…

Are you feeling stumped coming up with new ways to teach characters? I get it. Here are three ideas you can use to teach characterization!

Writing a mystery novel involves creating suspense, actively involving the reader, using red herrings and more. Learn how to write great mystery fiction.

10 captivating logo suggestions for your writing business.

A writing worksheet – write about your toy robot.

Art of the Short Story Series #3 takes a brief glance at additional storytelling elements: character types, dialogue, and point of view.

Elements of the story can be compared to how a plant grows. Let Little Pot take you on a journey of how to write a fruitful story.