Writing Tips

If you've ever started writing a novel, you probably know the rush of energy that comes with Act One: establishing...

The first act of your novel is the reader’s first impression and it needs to do a lot. It must...

A well-crafted fantasy religion can shape your world’s cultures, politics, conflicts, and characters. It can inspire awe, fear, rebellion, or...

Describing your characters vividly and memorably is one of the cornerstones of great storytelling. The right adjective can paint a...

A well-crafted tragic character arc has the power to break hearts, provoke reflection, and linger in a reader's mind long...

Dorm rooms are a melting pot of personalities, tensions, growth, and conflict. They usually appear in a coming-of-age story, a...

Few figures in fiction are as instantly recognizable (or as terrifying) as the Evil Overlord. This archetype looms large in...

Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige is a story of two magicians locked in a bitter rivalry, but beneath the top hats...

When writing emotionally charged scenes, using the word “sad” repeatedly can weaken your narrative. Sadness, just like happiness, comes in...

Gothic fiction has a long-standing tradition of using powerful, evocative symbols to enhance its atmosphere, deepen character arcs, and explore...

Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth is a masterpiece of dark fantasy, blending the brutality of post–Civil War Spain with a...

While creativity and voice bring a story to life, it’s structure that gives it shape, direction, and emotional resonance. One...