Fiction writing involves a number of dimensions. Some of these include the theme of conflict, the history and current state of the setting, the turning points and the action. However, without iconic and original characters, the story will cease to hold the reader's attention. Many a writer has been discouraged because his characters lack substance. Here's a short guide to … [Read more...] about How to Develop Characters in Your Stories
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5 Writing Lessons from Amish Tripathi
Taking mythology and creating a story of everyday life out of it isn't easy. You're taking a Hero of great deeds and legendary proportions and bringing him down to the life of a lay man. Doing this without reducing stature, is exactly why Amish Tripathi's Shiva Trilogy is so widely appreciated, and why he's presently on an INR five crore advance for his next series. However, … [Read more...] about 5 Writing Lessons from Amish Tripathi
How to Write Good Crime Fiction
Crime writing is a true delight for the adventurous writer, as there are numerous patterns of writing crime. If you’re in the mood for writing better crime, take a look at the following tips to learn how to write good crime fiction. 1. Set the Mood and Background Every crime story will have a background to it. Write about a situation that will build up tension in the minds of … [Read more...] about How to Write Good Crime Fiction
How Valentine’s Day Can Help You with Your Romance Novel
With Valentine’s Day coming up this week, this is a perfect opportunity to use this global day of love to help you with your romance novel or short story. Read on to find out more: Use Valentine’s Day as your Story’s Setting Are you looking for a way to introduce one of your main characters into your story? How about using Valentine’s Day as the day for a dramatic … [Read more...] about How Valentine’s Day Can Help You with Your Romance Novel
Lessons from Top Indian eBook Writers
Being published is the dream for us writers. When we work on our novels, articles, short stories, blogs, it is with the intention of having it published. It is the ultimate aphrodisiac and the ultimate motivator for writers. What It Takes A common question most writers, especially unpublished writers, ask is how do we get published. Is there a magic formula, a particular … [Read more...] about Lessons from Top Indian eBook Writers