A romance novel could propel you towards the path of fame because this is one book genre that never goes out of fashion. Readers seem to get perverse pleasure when they read about the emotions and feelings of others. They love to delve deep into the characters and match their feelings with their own. Contrary to popular belief, even men read romance novels. This genre is not … [Read more...] about How to Write a Romance Novel
Fiction
5 Tips for Writing Stories
Every story usually has an introduction, a subject matter, and a conclusion. However, successful stories are those that have something different in their plot, which really grips the attention of readers. Read on to learn how you too can do this, with the following tips: 1. Determine the theme of your story and make sure that it’s not ambiguous As one of the core competencies … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Writing Stories
How Not to Create Characters
© Gino Santa Maria Good characterization is the main reason a story sells or bombs. Characters are the people we want to read about and care about when we pick up a book. The most wonderful plot and the most brilliant dialogues cannot save books that feature weak and uninteresting characters. Here are some things to avoid when you create characters: 1. Characters who don’t … [Read more...] about How Not to Create Characters
5 Fiction Writing Tips
Many novice writers tend to pick fiction first when deciding on a genre thinking that it’s going to be a cakewalk, on the misconception that the only requirement is creativity and imagination. Don’t get us wrong – creativity and imagination are important (probably the most important) tools in your craft as a fiction writer, but if those are all you have, your stories are going … [Read more...] about 5 Fiction Writing Tips
How to Write Fantasy Novels
With the popularity and profitability of The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones, there’s never been a better time to try your hand at a fantasy novel these days. However, writing a fantasy novel (at least one that people would like to read,) isn’t as simple as writing about dragons and calling it a day. There are things that you might want to keep in mind. … [Read more...] about How to Write Fantasy Novels