Writing & Editing

Conflict seems like such an easy concept that many writers think they’re doing it right, even when they’re doing it wrong. This happens because of the illusion that if two characters argue on the page or that if the protagonist and antagonist are facing off, it means conflict. Many writers also tend to confuse tension with conflict. However, the two terms are very different. … [Read more...] about How Not to Write Conflict in Your Stories

Great stories often touch upon dark topics that can be difficult to write about. The presence of dark topics often adds richness to the story, and expands and adds dimension to the characters, making the story a seamless whole. In other words, sometimes, you need to handle the dark topics because the story and the plot require it. Dark topics prevail in thriller and mystery … [Read more...] about How to Handle Dark Topics in your Fiction Stories

Writing a novel isn’t something that can be done using one particular method, which will work for every writer. A writer needs to find his/her own method that allows the individual to be creative, experiment and produce excellent stories. Having said this, examples of different methods can certainly provide useful prompts. The following infographic shares 4 methods to help you … [Read more...] about 4 Methods to Help You Write a Novel [Infographic]

Before you launch your story to world, it is vital to ensure you have thoroughly edited it, both yourself and by a professional editor. This part of this process is also important to decipher any problems with the overall plot of your book. The infographic below shares 5 common plot problems, and provides suggestions for their solutions. If you found this infographic … [Read more...] about 5 Plot Problems in Your Story and Their Solutions [Infographic]

A mystery novel is uniquely different from other types of stories. A crime is central to the plot, and a murder usually needs to be solved. A conflict exists between a protagonist and a criminal who keeps trying to avoid getting caught. The following infographic offers some tips on how to write a classic mystery novel. If you found this infographic useful, please retweet … [Read more...] about How to Write a Mystery Novel [Infographic]