Top 7 Podcasts for Writers
Podcasts can be a way to get motivation, inspiration, and entertainment all at the same time. There are podcasts of every genre, making it easy to find something that suits each person. For writers, there are many top podcasts to choose from, each offering help or...
Handling Edits From Your Book Editor
It's a moment that happens to many authors: After years of building on your writing skills, you're finally ready to launch a book that you feel genuinely proud of. But before your next tome hits the shelves of your local bookstore or takes Amazon by storm, you will...
Top Books Every Author Needs to Read
For writers, reading should be a priority It's the first thing any successful author will tell an aspiring writer: It's just as important to read as it is to write. To truly master the craft, one must set aside just as much time for reading as they do for writing....
The Best Tech Tools For Authors
Modern authors draft their stories on computers and therefore have access to a wide variety of tech tools that can make their work easier. There are many of these tools available, and because different methods work for different authors, it is a good idea to try...
What is Flash Fiction?
If you've spent any amount of time reading short stories on the Internet, you might have come across the term "flash fiction" once or twice. To put things in the simplest possible terms, a work of flash fiction is a very short story, usually under 1,500 words. Some...
Habits All Good Writers Possess
A writer writes. That is one of many inspirational quotes about how to become a successful writer. No matter what is happening around you, it’s important to get yourself into the habit of writing something every day. It doesn’t necessarily have to have a direction or plot, it might just be observations or daily musings. The point is to develop a habit that will eventually become your new normal.
Most Anticipated Books of 2020
Coming soon lists are some of the most exciting things to look forward to, especially at the beginning of a new year. People eagerly wait to see what’s on the horizon within industries like film and television, but there are also other sectors with their own predictions and fanbases. For bibliophiles, it’s all about the most anticipated books.
How to Write a Short Story: The Relationship of Character Motivation to Plot
For many aspiring writers, the ability to craft an excellent short story is often an essential component of a career in literature. In addition to writing novels, writers like Stephen King, Charles Dickens, and Leo Tolstoy were masters of the short story form. (That...
The Fundamentals of A Short Story
Many people believe they have a story to tell. Others love to write. When individuals with ideas who enjoy writing put these two notions together, short stories might develop and be written. That said, certain elements make some written accounts stand out from many...
How to Create a Setting for Your Story
Why Setting Is Important? Any fiction novel has several key characteristics: characters, plot, setting. Usually, the setting is thought of as the backdrop behind the main actors in the spotlight. The reality is: setting is as much a part of plot and character...