Writing Tips

Color is one of the most evocative tools in a writer's arsenal. It can foreshadow, reflect character psychology, deepen atmosphere,...

The word “suddenly” is one of those adverbs that writers reach for when they want to inject surprise, urgency, or...

Wedding planners bring together romance, logistics, chaos, and charm, all in one career. Adding a wedding planner character can inject...

James Cameron’s Avatar (2009) is a textbook example of the classic Hero’s Journey, a narrative arc first outlined by mythologist...

Envy is one of the most complex and corrosive human emotions and one of the most powerful tools a fiction...

Color is one of the most underutilized yet powerful tools in a writer's toolkit. Just as filmmakers use lighting and...

Frank Darabont’s The Shawshank Redemption, based on Stephen King's novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, is widely regarded as one...

You’ve navigated the setup, introduced your characters, raised the stakes, and pushed through the murky middle. Now, the finish line...

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...