All of us have stories to tell, yet very few of us are able to put the stories in our mind on paper. Most of us simply lack the confidence. But as I wrote in one of my previous posts, if you have to write a story, just do that already. But then, your story should have substance. People should like to read what you penned down. Otherwise, you will end up with piles of unsold … [Read more...] about 5 Story Writing Tips
Fiction
Will Writing a Short Story Help Your Career?
You completed the first draft of your novel, got it edited and re-edited and thought it’s the next best thing under the sun. Unfortunately, the publishers decided to differ in their opinion. Isn’t it such a common trend in the literary world? Even someone as famous as Amish Tripathi got rejected by the publishers until he chose self publishing. Wait! This could be a great … [Read more...] about Will Writing a Short Story Help Your Career?
Some Things to Consider When Writing Your First Novel
“I have the idea of my book in my mind, but I simply don’t have time to pen it down.” “Oh! Really?” I would say... “I would run for prime minister if I had the time.” There are millions of writers who have the concept of their first novel in their mind, but hardly a few of them actually manage to complete their first novel. Writing doesn’t require any license or special … [Read more...] about Some Things to Consider When Writing Your First Novel
How to Add Suspense to Your Novel
Adding suspense to your novel keeps the reader engaged and eager to keep reading on. Whether your novel is a pure suspense thriller, or even a romance novel, adding suspense to your story will make your book more interesting and memorable. Suspense in a novel is about building excitement and anticipation in your story. It’s about giving just a few details at a time, but making … [Read more...] about How to Add Suspense to Your Novel
How to Write a Great Mystery Novel
A mystery novel often gets confused with a thriller novel. In a thriller, the story revolves around the threat of an imminent crime, which is ultimately prevented by the protagonist. While a mystery should also ‘thrill’, it is essentially the story of a crime that has already been committed, and describes how the perpetrator gets caught by the protagonist, usually a detective … [Read more...] about How to Write a Great Mystery Novel