Writer's Blogs & Tips

In this article, I peel back the character layers of Elphaba, or the green-skinned woman nicknamed, Elphie, in the 2024 movie Wicked. By examining the progression of external factors affecting her genuine caring nature, we’ll see how Elphie slowly transforms into The Wicked Witch of the West and proving that…

In this article, we explore how the protagonist’s deepest struggles become the stage for their greatest strength.

In this article, you will learn that characters are more than they appear. They are like onions, waiting for the writer to peel back the layers to show the readers the true essence of their flaws.

When stuck to write your next story, try using the What If technique

Creatures deepen story structure, not by simply creating fear; instead, they symbolize deeper meaning than the surfaced definitions.

In this article, you will learn how to create characters with depth and develop a backstory will showcase the root of the character’s issue, as well as, where to insert the flashback in appropriate places throughout the story.

The revision process is a long and difficult one, but with practice, you can take that debut manuscript and make it a debut novel.

In this article, writers will learn: 1. The importance of change 2. How plotting sets up change 3. The difference between internal and external change

Your novel is made of up of a few dozen scenes, all interconnected, to drive the narrative forward.

Tension is the emotional anxiety that arises from conflict in a story, built by showing the intricate emotional details of characters and their desires. It keeps readers engaged by making them anxious about what happens next.

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a traditional festival that marks the beginning of the new year on the lunar calendar. The origins of the Lunar New Year are deeply rooted in Chinese culture and history, dating back thousands of years.

Using Personal Reflection to Create Memorable CharactersWriting and Learning Call me crazy, but it feels like this past year flew by as if some great overseeing power snatched the calendar off the side of the refrigerator and flipped through the months like a Las Vegas black jack dealer shuffling a…