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So, you want to write a book? Well, you’re probably wondering what exactly your book should be: A fantasy? A romcom? A space-western with weird supernatural elements and maybe even dragons? What genre would that really be? What if you’re like me and you just love to read literally any genre you can get your […]
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Characters are not meant to be perfect in stories; after all, to get readers to like your characters, they should realistically feel human. However, what you need are characters that are genuinely unforgettable. These are memorable, interesting, and engaging characters that will stick in a reader’s mind even after they finish your book. You want
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Characters are super important for any story and the backstory of your character matters a lot in the long-run development of how your character turns out. However, something I noticed when I first started writing was that I think I was just giving my characters a bit too much backstory and way too much happening
The 7 Biggest Character Backstory Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them) Read More »
Romantasy is everywhere right now. It’s dominating TikTok, climbing Kindle charts, and helping indie authors go viral seemingly overnight. But while it’s easy to fall in love with the genre as a reader, writing one that truly works and that resonates emotionally and stands out in a crowded market, is a different story altogether. Coming
20 Romantasy Writing Prompts You Can Use Today (Free Download Inside) Read More »
If you’ve been on BookTok for more than five minutes, you’ve probably seen the word “romantasy” pop up again and again. With books like Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, and From Blood and Ash dominating reading lists and reader hearts, it’s clear this isn’t just a passing trend. But you might be wondering, what exactly is romantasy?
What Is Romantasy? A Guide to the Genre Taking Over TikTok Read More »
Horror is one of the most popular genres in movies, gaming, and books out there. We have a whole month pretty much dedicated to all things spooky and scary and horror movies are always releasing around Halloween. In general, horror media is a big deal in society, and horror has a strong foothold. Horror novels
How to Write an AMAZING Horror Novel! Read More »
Let’s get one thing straight: horror isn’t just about jump scares and ghosts. Horror isn’t about how much gore is in a single frame or how many different monsters you can include in a story; now, horror does include those sorts of elements most of the time, but horror’s strengths aren’t in being pure shock
What Most Writers Get Wrong About Horror (And How to Get It Right) Read More »
In medieval times, we often hear about the heroic knight who takes on the dragon and saves the princess. Now, a lot of people have gotten a bit tired of this character archetype, but sometimes, it’s fun to go back to basics and write about character styles from older tales. The heroic knight archetype tends
How to Write a Heroic Knight for Medieval Fantasy Read More »
Alright, so imagine this scenario: You pick up a book and you’re immediately captivated by the world, the high stakes, and the plot that’s promising an amazing adventure ahead. However, after a few chapters into the story, you start to notice that something just doesn’t feel super right. You can’t really connect to the characters
When it comes to telling stories, most of the books you’ll end up reading are very heavily character-driven. What this means is that you need to focus on properly developing your characters in order to make your story more memorable. That’s why creating memorable characters is a key point in the story-writing process. So, for
How to Create Memorable Characters for Your Next Book! Read More »
When we write books, we often tend to gravitate much of our focus towards the main characters and protagonists of the story and sometimes find ourselves possibly neglecting secondary characters. Secondary characters are vital in shaping the narrative and add a lot of richness and unique perspectives to any story. Without well-developed secondary characters, your
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You’ve decided that you really want to write an awesome fantasy book. That’s great! Fantasy is an amazing genre that’s full of wonder, excitement, sprawling worlds, and more. However, once you start sitting down to write your novel, you realize that there’s just a ton of different subgenres. So many, in fact, that you have
How to Decide What Fantasy Subgenre You Should Write Read More »