Fiction

There is something incredibly attractive about writing about strange creatures that go bump in the night and the heroes that get to save the world and humanity from them. It’s the core of urban fantasy. When a writer creates an urban fantasy universe, it means they have brought monsters, gods, angels and other mythological beings into the modern every day world. The heroes can … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Consider Before Writing Urban Fantasy

Romantic Suspense is a subgenre that offers a writer to indulge in writing a story that is the perfect blend of romance and danger. A romantic suspense novel is filled with action, but also romance, with the hero, heroine, or a person they care about being under imminent threat. While there might be many variations of the danger/romance combination, sometimes even branching out … [Read more...] about How to Write a Romantic Suspense Book

Fan fiction, as the name implies, is fiction written by fans, set in a universe created by another author. Most of the characters appearing in fan fiction have already been created by the original author, although there are cases where the writer includes original characters. Writing fan fiction can be beneficial for new writers – it allows them to discover how well they can … [Read more...] about 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Fan Fiction

New Adult, or NA for short, is a genre that is relatively new, but highly popular. Novels of this genre are usually romance stories involving characters (the hero and heroine) aged 18 to 26 years. Because of the age group, these stories appeal to young adults, adults, as well as people in their early twenties. There are many key elements of a New Adult story. The plot usually … [Read more...] about How to Write a Top Class New Adult Story

The YA Romance genre is probably one of the most popular genres in this day and age, with an incredible amount of readers. However, there are also plenty of YA Romance novels out there as well – which means that your novel might get lost in the crowd. This is why you should make your young adult romance novel the best it can be, and below, we’ve gathered some tips and tools … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Writing a Young Adult Romance Novel