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an archetype is a typical example of a person, thing, or emotion. in literary terms, it's a character or event who your characters...

macro edits the first stage of editing is the biggest - with a focus on general flow, rather than specifics! also known as structural or...

traditional publishing is the most common form of publishing, and is often what most writers aim for. you submit your manuscript to an...

death scenes are supposed to be emotional - you want to draw some sort of emotion from your readers, whether sadness, relief, or...

children's books & short stories picture books: 300-800 words flash fiction: 300-1,500 words early readers: 200-3,500 words short story:...

writing a book is challenging enough on its own, and it can be extremely disheartening if readers struggle to engage and immerse...

whether you're researching for a novel you're planning, or simply just trying to do some background reading on an assignment, it's...

cliff-hanger a cliff-hanger is a popular way to end a story, often when there is a sequel to the book. it ends the novel during a crucial...

there are a few topics you can (and should!) consider when writing romance. these include, but aren't limited to: genuine relationships...

sunshine happiness/optimism/power as a general rule, the sun is meant to symbolise life and prosperity, as it's the source of all life....

an unreliable narrator is a narrator who is, well, unreliable! when a book is described as having an unreliable narrator, it means that...

many of the 'hot’ books currently circulating booktok have a range of similarities between them. when writing, it can be hard to tread...