If you are writing a trilogy, or a longer series, there is one important thing you need to know about plotting a series of books.
There may not be a term for these ideas in English, but other languages have really funny words to express them.
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Knowing how many words in a novel is the first step toward writing a book. We teach you how many words to write for your specific genre and topic.
National Author's Day is November 1 - so what better day to celebrate your favorite author and the books they write? Look to these funny memes about writing and author quotes from books that perfectly describe what it's like to write for a living.
It's not quite as comprehensive as the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Generator, but 42 Essential Plot Twists scores points for its twisted creativity--helpfully
For my latest revision, I’m working out some plotting and pacing issues. And, since I own bright neon mini PostIts, it was time to go to the magic board: Main and subplots are listed across the t…
Use this short story template from Writers Write, your one-stop writing resource, to help you outline and write your story.
Learn how to create a story outline that will ensure that you finish your draft without running into the dreaded writer's block.
In a previous post, I noted two radically different approaches to writing as represented by Neil Simon, who doesn’t “make outlines at all”…
An easy and clear novel outline template that you can use to plan out your project. Set yourself up for success before you sit down to write!
Writing is a difficult process that no one masters overnight. This go-to guide is set up to help new and experienced writers in the art of fantasy fiction. This guide will include (not in the order presented): - Writing a successful and enticing blurb - Creating that perfect fantasy cover - Coming up with that successful pitch - World Building - Map Making - Types of fantasy - Magic systems - Religion in fantasy - Prologue or not to prologue - Glossary, terminology, and language - Races both Human and Non-human - Beasts and Monsters - Plot Development - Writing advanced story arcs - Cliches, tropes, and the chosen one dynamic - How to connect it all? - Stand alone vs. Duology vs. Trilogy vs. Never Ending Fantasy Madness - Character personalities and types - And much more
That’s a screenshot from the outline of my current WIP. I haven’t gotten writer’s block since I started writing. If you’re still searching for the outlining method that suits you the best, give...
Finding interesting story plot ideas is easy when you have many brainstorming methods. Read 8 ways to find great book ideas.
Jami Gold's Writing Worksheets: Help for all writers, from newbies to experts and from plotters to pantsers.
The Elements of Literature
Inspirational quotes for the aspiring writers.
Story outlining can be tough! There are various writing techniques to help structure your short-story, novel, or script. In this article, I share a useful tool used by authors and…
UPDATE May 28, 2021: If you like this post, it inspired a short book I just released. Digital Zettelkasten: Principles, Methods, & Examples is about 4x as long as this blog post, and is now available on Amazon, Audible, direct from me (paperback, audiobook), and everywhere else. As a nonfiction author, retaining what I read
Learn from these examples of scene trackers for writers how to track the 7 essential elements of plot in the scenes from your novel & improve your writing
How to Write a Novel: Step 7 Character Development This article is available in video format! 1) Character Voice Tutorial 2) Character Backstory Tutorial 3) Character Questionnaire Tutorial At this point, you should have a basic concept of your main characters. If you haven’t seen the Character Introduction section of the Roadmap, we highly recommend…
The best story setting ideas contribute to a novel's tone and mood or influence plot direction. Read 6 effective story setting examples.
Jared A. Brock gathers together photos and inspirational quotes by more than 100 world-famous writers including Agatha Christie, Charles Dickens, and George Orwell.
