Villain characters: Creating villains that make your story sing
Some of the greatest characters in literary history are villains. Think of the tyrannical lord bearer Sauron in The Lord of the Rings. Where would
Revising a Novel: The most effective way
Finishing the first draft of a novel is a great feeling. You’ve done a lot of hard work and you can kick back and relax
What Are Proofreading Marks? A Complete Guide
You’ve sent your manuscript off to your editor, and it comes back covered in red hieroglyphs. Dumbfounded, you’re not quite sure what to make of
Fantasy Genre: A Look into This Charming Genre’s History
Dragons, witches, faeries, and trolls – these fantastical elements were always part of human storytelling, long before the printing machine was invented. From classic fairy
Indie Publishing: A Quick Guide
For authors keen to get published today, there are other routes to take besides just a big name publisher. Self-publishing has been around for a
How Long Should a Chapter Be? A Complete Guide for Writers
You’ve been writing a really intense chapter. The scenes keep piling up, but you’re still not finished, and you’ve already reached eight thousand words.
10 Tips to Write a Best-Seller Novel
A Tale of Two Cities, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Twilight, The Hobbit, The Little Prince, and The Da Vinci Code are among the
What is Young Adult Fiction?
Young Adult fiction, or YA, is a category of fiction largely written for adolescents and is so popular it can fly off the shelves, sell
How to Write the Perfect Query Letter: Advice For Writers
Here’s the deal. No matter how amazing your book is, your query letter must be even better. Why? Because a writer query letter is
How to Co-Author a Book
Writing a book is a large undertaking. Not only do you have to write over sixty thousand words that make perfect sense, but you also
