Fiction

Every novel has a story, a plot and a narrative. At first sight, these three terms might intertwine and seem very similar to each other, but, there are some differences between them that every writer should be aware of. This article takes a look at the difference between story and plot, and narrative. 1. Story Story is represented by a sequence of events that happened, or … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Story and Plot and Narrative with Examples

Action scenes can be tricky to get right in a story. On one hand, if your action scene is done well, it will serve to add suspense to your story and keep the reader glued to the pages. There is nothing more engaging than reading an action scene in a story where the protagonist’s life is in danger, or they are fighting their nemesis in order to save someone loved or important. … [Read more...] about How to Write Enthralling Action Scenes in Your Stories

Urban fantasy is a genre that might be a little difficult to define. First of all, in an urban fantasy story, you have the mix of the urban and the fantasy. This means that you have to bring fantastical elements, mythical beasts and magic into the real world that you see outside your window. So, what will make an urban fantasy novel stand out with its glitter and catch every … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Writing a Glittering Urban Fantasy Story

Sorrow and sadness are a part of life, just as much as love and happiness. In any kind of a novel, scenes where your characters are happy have a great effect on the readers, but scenes that are so excruciatingly sad will make your readers spill tears over a story that is not actually real. So, why does this happen? Because, of course, if you’ve created characters that are … [Read more...] about How to Write a Painfully Sad Scene in Your Novel

In every novel, or a short story, the protagonist is the most well rounded character. The protagonist usually has character traits that make the reader connect with him or her, as well as flaws that add dimension to the character and make the protagonist seem more real. However, the character traits mentioned below are the kind of traits that help move the story forward. They … [Read more...] about 5 Different Character Traits Every Protagonist Should Have