Well-developed characters are vital components of compelling fiction. Your protagonist, antagonist, and secondary characters are the heart of your story. They drive the plot and engage your readers on an emotional level. If you’re new to writing fiction, diving straight into a manuscript without fully fleshing out characters may lead to flat, one-dimensional personas. To
Subplots, ever heard of them? Essential to a good novel, here's how you can incorporate them with ease, and why you need to.
Beach reads are a sub-genre of fiction, and include books you might read at the beach, the lake, at a resort, or another summer vacation destination. These books are often set at the beach and are typically published in late spring to early summer. This popular sub-genre intends for readers to take them on summer
Summer releases of fiction books see higher sales because it’s when many readers have more free time. The summer season naturally leans more toward relaxation and leisure activities. How do you make sure your fiction book is ready to be released a year from now? In this article, we’re covering what books do well with
You’ve probably heard the term “trope” thrown around in discussions about storytelling and writing techniques. But what exactly is a trope, and how can you effectively use them in your writing? In this blog post, we'll explore the definition of a trope, examine how to incorporate them into your writing, and discuss the debate about
