Plot Articles
How to use History to Strengthen Your Novel
By Daisy Torres *A sparkling whirlwind of words appears before...
10 Rare Book Genres You Have Never Heard of
By Daisy TorresAs the title proclaims, what I am about to show you will greatly...
How to Pick an Epic Location for Your Fight Scene
Picture this, dear writer. You’re sitting at your computer, typing madly away at your story. Everything is falling...
5 Technical Errors Writers Make in Fight Scenes
By Chelsea HindleWe’ve all been there. We’re immersed in a fantastic action sequence, our hearts pounding with...
How to Create Conflict in a Romance Novel
By Grace CaylorHave you ever watched a really cheesy Hallmark movie? Or read a romance novel that was too predictable...
Three Reasons Why Your Fight Scene is Boring (And How to Fix Them)
Are you one of those people who skip fight scenes? Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson says some people skim or skip...
How to Write the Perfect First Chapter | The Ultimate First Chapter Checklist
By Kathleen and Erin RammHow do you write a first chapter that captivates your audience and fills them with excitement...
7 Ways to Spark Brilliant Story Ideas According to Popular Authors
It’s a sunny Saturday afternoon, and you’ve just brewed yourself a cup of Starbucks instant coffee. Today is the day...
How to Finish Your First Draft – 9 Reasons Why You Haven’t Yet
You want to write a novel.But you still haven’t finished your first...
How Subplots Can Magnify the Emotional Depth of Your Story
Subplots don’t randomly crop up. Not good ones anyway. Like the main plot, a subplot must have a purpose and drive an...
8 Ways to Write a Perfect Ending
Are you ready to type “The End”?For many writers, endings are intimidating, because they value a good ending and don't...