Writer's Blogs & Tips

A Guide to Writing Horror for Middle Grade ReadersWriting and Learning Horror is a hair-raising experience to both write and read and fortunately for us, the scary season is upon us. October is the time of year that horror writers sharpen their pencils and skip in and out of the…

Halloween's roots date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. It symbolizes the cycle of life and death, influencing modern traditions like costumes and trick-or-treating.

To write a terrifying story, begin by developing a chilling setting, as it establishes the horror tone. Ordinary locations can become sinister through vivid imagery and detail. Understanding the locale affects character behavior. Transform normalcy into suspense, employing atmosphere to evoke dread, ultimately leading readers into a gripping experience.

A GUIDE TO STARTING YOUR NOVEL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ACTIONWriting and Learning Picture it. Your world is built. The central most important characters are imagined, visualized, and have a distinct voice—in your head at least—and now it’s time to spark up good ol’ Betty, or whatever you named…

Villains often emerge from tragic experiences that shape their perception and actions. This piece emphasizes that most villains are not inherently evil but are molded by their past.

The article delves into the significance of archetypes in fiction writing, emphasizing that relatable characters are central to engaging readers. It explains the differences between internal and external conflicts and explores three archetypes—The Lover, The Creator, and The Jester.

Self-editing scenes helps refine your manuscript by focusing on structure and thematic coherence. Each scene, like a puzzle piece, must have conflict, tension, and clear outcomes. If rejection letters cite lack of interest or connection, examine your scenes for depth and progression. Ensure each scene drives the story forward effectively…

Fiction writers can develop powerful characters utilizing Carl Jung's 12 Basic Archetypes. This article focuses on The Caregiver, The Explorer, and The Rebel with distinct traits and desires

Writing and Learning When the time comes to write a query letter, hair gets pulled, lips are bitten, and often, mouths are full of cuss words. Boy, we writers are tough on ourselves, aren’t we? Alone in a room with only our computer to fight with—Ugh! So, what exactly is…

Writing and Learning Let’s be honest, writers avoid writing a synopsis as much as a nutritionist avoids cake. You’ve just spent a year of your life perfectly placing letters, sentences, and paragraphs to dictate the precise syntax that will engage a reader and, fingers crossed, make a million dollars. But…

By utilizing Carl Jung's 12 Basic Archetypes, fiction writers can create unforgettable characters. This article focuses on The Innocent, The Orphan, and The Hero with distinct traits and desires.

Writing and Learning Point of View, or POV, is just that, a particular point of one’s view from that person’s perspective. Think about the neighbor across the street. The view looking out of their front window is quite different from yours. Mostly, because you two are looking at each other…