Short fiction stories are a great way for writers to start their career in fiction writing. Without spending a lot of time and pages on development of characters, plots and setting, you can still effectively communicate an interesting story to readers in a single sitting. Here are a few guidelines that show you how to write short fiction stories effectively. 1. Short stories … [Read more...] about How to Write Short Fiction Stories
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How to Write Historical Romance
Historical romance is more than just placing your hero and heroine in the medieval era with some old-fashioned words thrown in. Readers of historical romance expect to get swept away into a different age in history, immerse themselves in the customs and manners of that era, and empathize with the people living in those times. A historical romance should also include the … [Read more...] about How to Write Historical Romance
How to Write a Novel
Did you just finish reading an extremely delightful book and said to yourself, “One day I will write my own novel too”? Perhaps you just want to see what it takes to write the novel you have held inside as a dream for years. Maybe now is a good time to start. Sure, you might be feeling a tad under-confident about writing your first novel, and may be looking for some simple tips … [Read more...] about How to Write a Novel
How Not to Write a Novel
Every writer gets a lot of advice on how to write a novel. Just as there are many things you can do to succeed as a novelist, there are also several things you can do (unintentionally, of course!) that will doom your novel. Here is how not to write a novel: 1. Waiting This could involve waiting for the muse, the inspiration, the right setting, the perfect mood, the spark, the … [Read more...] about How Not to Write a Novel
5 Novel Writing Tips
Writing a novel may seem like a daunting task, especially if you are working on your first one. Here are 5 novel writing tips to help you get off to a great start. 1. Read One of the best ways to get started on your novel writing adventure is to read, read and then read some more. Whether you are about to start your first novel, or you are stuck halfway through your fifth … [Read more...] about 5 Novel Writing Tips