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One of the key decisions you'll need to make as you're writing a novel or short story is which verb tense to use. In fiction, tense is used to describe when things happen. Typically, books are writt...

Do you feel like your plot is dragging on and on? Are you worried readers will get bored halfway through and put your book down? If so, then you might need to work on your narrative pacing. A well-pac...

Scenes are more than just witty dialogue, shocking twists, or romantic moments— they are the fundamental unit of fiction and the foundation of the emotional connection between your story and the reade...

Writing a sequel can be both exciting and daunting. You've already captured your readers' hearts with your first book, and now they're eagerly waiting for more. How do you ensure your sequel lives up ...

Jane Eyre. Huckleberry Finn. Jay Gatsby. Sherlock Holmes. What do these characters have in common? In addition to being some of the most famous characters in English literature, they all have unique— ...

Whether letters, diary entries, or text messages, stories told in alternative formats–also called epistolary novels–have been around for centuries. Many writers have tried their hand using this techni...

Crafting historical fiction isn't just about recounting events from a history book; it's about transporting readers to a bygone era, weaving a tapestry of rich detail, vibrant characters, and grippi...

From Andy Weir’s The Martian to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, science fiction stories are among the most popular genres. But what makes these stories so compel...