You’ve finished your manuscript and booked your editor. But what do you need to do before you send your draft off to your editor? A little disclaimer: This blog highlights general recommendations. Your editor may ask for other formatting, and if you’re sending it to an agent (very different than an editor), be sure to…
Romance is not only one of the most popular genre among readers, but it makes for engaging subplots in other genres, too. Leah and Hannah discuss how to create tension in fictional romances, popular romance tropes, and some pitfalls you should try to avoid. Be sure to follow us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever…
The beginning of your story is crucial. No ifs, and, or buts about it. It’s the place where readers are first introduced to your world and characters. And because there are so many great books out there, readers want to be captivated immediately. If you don’t have their attention, they’re going to move on to…
Whether you’re just starting out with creative writing or a seasoned pro, sometimes it’s good to go back to basics. We all need to refresh our knowledge! Today, let’s look at the five basic elements of any story you might write. 1. Character Every element we discuss in this post is important for your story,…
Literature would be so boring without conflict. After all, conflict is at the center of every story. No matter how hard it is to see our favorite characters rallying against a new problem, it’s also why we continue to cheer for them and fight with them. No conflict, no story! (The exception would be very…
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