Beta Reader

Beta Readers: 11 Tips about Novelists’ Secret Weapon

Beta Readers are a novelist’s secret weapon. They help you improve your book by providing feedback, pointing out plot holes and inconsistencies, and helping to make sure the tone and style of your novel are consistent. But what is it about beta readers that seems to bring out such extreme reactions from novelists? Some brag…

Goal-setting for Authors

Goal-Setting for Writers: Achieving Success

As a writer, it’s important to have a clear sense of direction and purpose in your work. Goal-setting establishes a specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound target for you as a writer. It can help you stay focused, motivated, and accountable, and can provide a sense of direction and purpose. You’ll be able to track…

Plotting a Novel

4 Ways to Plot Your Novel: Which is Right for You?

There are many different ways to plot a novel. Some writers prefer to plan out every detail before they start writing, while others prefer to let the story “take control” and write as it comes to them. Which method is right for you? That depends on your individual writing style and preferences. In this post,…

World Building

Fictional World Building: 10 Tips to Improve Genre Writing

We’ve all read some novels that lack the creativity and effort that it takes to build a fictional world. It can be frustrating when you read about imaginary places with tidbits of information sprinkled with little connection. It’s confusing and can cause a reader to lose interest. If your story takes place in a version…

Writing a Synopsis

A Quick Guide to Writing a Synopsis

Hey there, word-slingers! You’ve done it. You’ve put your heart and soul into crafting your masterpiece, laboring over every dialogue and description. But wait, the journey isn’t over just yet. Now, it’s time to condense your labor of love into a succinct, gripping synopsis. Daunting, isn’t it? Fear not! As an author doubling as a…

Editing Writing

Killer Tips for Editing that Really Work

Welcome, fellow authors and word weavers. If you’re here, it’s safe to assume you’ve woven a compelling tale, only to realize the first draft is merely the opening act. Transforming it from ‘meh’ to ‘marvelous’ requires an additional, critical journey – Editing. Yes, that finicky task of revisiting your work, turning the text this way…

Creating Characters

Creating Characters: 3 Fundamentals that People Always Forget

Hey there, fellow story spinner! You know what makes our readers yawn faster than a boring meeting? Characters flatter than a pancake on a Sunday brunch. Now, we’ve all been there. A shiny new idea pops into our brain and we’re itching to let it loose in a tantalizing plot. But, oops! In the excitement,…

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The 7 Best Book for Writers

Writers are also readers. Books are in our blood. But now, most of us go to the internet for inspiration. Sometimes, getting untangled from the web and reading a book about writing can be a refresher. I joke about being a recovering writing book addict, but buying and reading those books is how I used…

Novel Writing

Unlock Your Inner Author: Discover How Writing a Novel Is Easier Than You Think!

Hey there, aspiring authors! Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of novel writing? We’ve got some fantastic news for you: crafting your own masterpiece doesn’t have to be as daunting as it seems. In fact, we’re here to show you just how easy and enjoyable the process can be! So, you’ve got…