How to Write Subplots to Your Novel and Why You Need Them
Subplots, ever heard of them? Essential to a good novel, here's how you can incorporate them with ease, and why you need to.
Everything You Need to Know about Writing Beach Reads
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
The Differences Between Literary Fiction and Contemporary Fiction
If you're a writer or a reader, you may have seen “contemporary fiction” and “literary fiction” used to describe various works of fiction. But what do these terms mean? In this post, we’ll explore the differences between the fiction genres, and how to decide which genre to use for your writing. What is Contemporary Fiction?
Novel Writing: Creating a Cast of Characters
Creating a cast of characters for your novel? Free tips on characterization from our staff in honor of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)!
Showing Characters’ Moods and Emotions
For a book to provide a great experience, writers must build tension throughout the book. Here's how to show character emotions rather than just say them.