writing
Everything you need to write better stories. Here you'll find guides on character development, plot structure, dialogue, pacing, and everything in between. This section will help you write your first draft, polish your tenth novel, and even explore new genres and scenes you've never thought about!
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On Writing Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists
Last week, I wrote a blog on writing anti-heroes, so naturally, this week’s blog had to be on writing villains. Villains are interesting, to say the least. I personally like them, especially if they’re written well, or played by Benedict…
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On Writing Anti-Heroes Readers Love (and Hate)
I don’t know about you, but I do love myself a nicely written anti-hero. Seriously. I spent my teens fangirling over Loki and Sherlock. Yes, I am that person. No, I didn’t end up developing a weirdly parasocial relationship with…
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On Writing Unforgettable First Impressions: Your Guide to Introducing Characters
Let’s be honest, characters are the beating heart of any story. In fact, writers spend a lot of hours developing their personalities, their motivations, their desires and so on. And that’s great; you should probably know what your characters’ roles…
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On Writing Revolutions: The Ultimate Guide for Writers
Fun fact: I finished reading Catching Fire, part of The Hunger Games trilogy, about a couple of weeks ago. And it got me thinking about writing revolutions a lot. In my manuscript, while there isn’t a revolution (yet), I’m trying…
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How to Write More Likeable (or Unlikeable) Book Characters
I’ve spent a lot of time recently talking about writing a book. From worldbuilding to writing memorable first chapters to pacing; I’d say that I’ve covered a lot. However, there’s one critical part of writing great fiction that I haven’t…
