My Zettelkasten workflow is the basic Zettelkasten method, but modified to work for me as a fiction writer.
Do you think writing an outline of your chapters will help you but don't know where to start creating one? Create the perfect chapters outline.
Do you have an idea for a novel? Before you start writing, here are two exercises that will help you test out your story idea before penning the first draft!
No matter what genre you’re writing in, there are probably some things you’ll want to keep hidden from your readers until the time is right to surprise
Interested to try your hand at flash fiction? Here are my 10 tips to help you out, together with examples.
K-1 NONFICTION WRITING My nonfiction writing unit is here! This is the perfect way to introduce kindergarten and first grade students to what informational writing is. This unit is so engaging for students because it uses real life photographs and animals. We discus
A good ficiton writing schedule includes time for reading, learning, writing, and rest. Here's how to create a writing schedule that fits your lifestyle.
The biggest gap between a student's attempt at writing a personal narrative and a fictional narrative is a really strong character. ...
These methods of outlining will help you create a novel outline that makes writing your first draft a breeze, whether it's your 1st or 10th time writing a book.
Want to write a story that works? Learn how to plot your novel using the Save the Cat! Beat Sheet in this post! (Free worksheet included!) #writingtips
I created a list of 365 story ideas for every storytelling medium possible: novels, screenplays, TV shows, plays, and even video games.
Need some speculative fiction writing prompts to give you some ideas? Check out this post!
This Possum Paper Works writing tip looks at how to use character sheets to build better characters in your writing - and has a free template!
How to Write The Perfect Psychopath. Psychopaths feel nothing, this makes them able to carry out heinous acts without any bit of feeling of remorse.
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Want to write a story that works? Learn how to plot your novel using the Save the Cat! Beat Sheet in this post! (Free worksheet included!) #writingtips
Can you really write 50,000 words in 30 days? Sure! Here are 10 steps to take to help you get ready for #NaNoWriMo this year... Free checklist included!
How to set up a writing planner and ideas on what to include in it to help you stay inspired and organized while writing a novel.
A magic system is a set of rules, however strict or loose, that govern magic in a fictional world.
If you want to know how to write a book with no experience, this post shows you exactly how to get started writing. Yes, even without a degree.
One of my most popular blog posts is my 50 Fantasy Plot Ideas and Writing Prompts, so I thought I’d share a companion post of sci fi story ideas and writing prompts. Some of these may be more…
The biggest gap between a student's attempt at writing a personal narrative and a fictional narrative is a really strong character. ...
Sometimes deleting a scene can be the best thing you can do for your project
Here are ten writing exercises that will take about thirty seconds each. The aim is not to create a masterpiece or change your entire writing life–the aim is to write for at least thirty seconds. Also, for children in the Jot It Down or Partnership Writing stages, parents should feel free to transcribe their kids’ […]
It’s often said that people (or more importantly, literary agents) will stop reading your book if you haven’t hooked them within the f...
Spark your creativity with these fiction writing prompts that will transport you to new worlds and ignite your storytelling skills.
Writing Worksheet – Reconnect with your Story (PDF) Your harddrive is littered with languishing stories; I know it is! You believed in those stories in the beginning and built them up word by word, suffering when you had to run errands or go to work or even sleep. What happened? Don’t doubt that starting spark.…
The biggest gap between a student's attempt at writing a personal narrative and a fictional narrative is a really strong character. ...
Want to learn how to write a book that works? Learn how to outline your novel with the Hero's Journey in this post. Free worksheet included! #amwriting #writingtips
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First grade printable paper, available in different styles, can provide excellent support for childrens learning, by assisting in handwriting, spelling, and math skills practice at home..
Small towns are a classic literary setting, making appearances in all types of genres and forms. Maycomb County from To Kill a Mockingbird, Bedford Falls from It’s a Wonderful Life, Stars Hollow in Gilmore Girls – all dreamy little towns that have become staples of the American image. You coul
