By R.M. ArcherFive years ago, I balked at the idea of reading classic literature. Well, except Lord of the Rings or...
Plot Articles
How Little Women Pulled off a Love Triangle That Works
By Rachel Leitch Was Little Women the first example of a ship war?Quick definition (in case you’re like me and...
Little Women – The Secret to Being Timeless
The Beginner’s Guide to Subplots: How To Write Them + 5 Subplots to Add To Your Novel
By Chelsea Hindle"What's a subplot?" you may have asked as you clicked on this article. Well, chances are, if you've...
Four Aspects of a Riveting Plot and How to Apply Them
How to Add Conflict to Your Plot: Three Easy Ways to Get Started
Why You Should Never, Ever Outline Your Novel
By Allison GraceAre your characters out of control? Is your draft a dumpster fire? Have you given up hope of ever...
From Plot Bunny to Bestseller: How to Write Your First Novel in Six Easy Steps
4 Powerful Ways to Raise the Stakes in Your Story
By Jodi ClarkYou’ve probably heard the term “stakes” floating around in the writing community. Whether you’ve only...
So You Think That You Can Pants: 3 Steps to Writing a Novel Without an Outline
3 Brainstorming Exercises for Coming Up with Creative Plot Ideas
3 Effective Ways to Improve Your Fight Scene
By Grace A. Johnson Admit it, fight scenes are difficult. Even the veteran writers who have watched their favorite...