Writing & Editing

Do you want to write a novel that is for a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or another sexual orientation audience? Do you need some ideas for a plot? Take a look at the following 21 unique LGBTQ+ writing prompts!   Contemporary Fiction 1. Friends don’t let friends lie. A teenage group of childhood friends realize one of them doesn’t identify with the … [Read more...] about 21 Unique LGBTQ+ Writing Prompts

Do you want to write a horror story? Do you need some inspiration for a plot? In this article, we’ve put together 21 original horror story writing prompts for you. Enjoy and we hope you get some ideas for your scary story!   Haunting 1. A forgotten plaything becomes possessed by an evil entity. While cleaning out the attic or basement, the protagonist comes … [Read more...] about 21 Horror Story Writing Prompts

Are you thinking about what will happen during the climax of your novel? Do you need some help? In this article, we share 5 top tips on writing the climax of your story. Read on!   1. Raise the stakes then let them go. Why it Helps The climax is, by definition, the most intense point of the story. It is the point at which all the conflicts and subplots come to … [Read more...] about How to Write the Climax of a Story: 5 Top Tips!

If you're writing a mystery novel or a book in a mystery subgenre, there are many popular mystery tropes for you to consider including in your story. Doing so will help to ensure your novel matches readers’ expectations for the type of mystery you’re writing. Below we’ve included 21 mystery tropes. If you decide to include any, make sure to add your own twist to … [Read more...] about 21 Popular Mystery Tropes

Are you writing a story about a protagonist’s transition from a child into an adult? If so, you’ll love this article. Below, we’ve shared 5 tips on how to write a coming of age story. 1. Make the protagonist young Coming of age stories usually revolve around growing up and all the pains that come with it, or they revolve around maturing, i.e. learning to accept who we … [Read more...] about How to Write a Coming of Age Story