Writing & Editing

First and foremost: Young Adult is not a genre. Many writers tend to believe this, but, the words Young Adult only describe the age of your intended audience. However, this doesn’t mean that Young Adult novels should be written by a mold to fit the target audience – in fact, there are plenty of Young Adult novels out there that are read both by teenagers and adults. This is the … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Writing an Exceptional Fiction Story for Young Adults

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