The rule “Show, Don’t Tell” is perhaps the first piece of writing advice you’ll ever come across. But while you’ve probably heard the phrase before, it can be quite tricky to know how to implement…
People might forget a story’s plot, but they’ll never forget its characters. A strong lead can be inspirational, thought-provoking, and moving. No matter what you’re writing, whether a novel, short story, or screenplay, writing believable…
Every novel, novella, short story or script starts off as a simple idea. Sometimes the idea strikes when you’re talking to a friend, or on your way home, or even while reading a book. Sometimes…
Almost every famous writer possesses a signature style that readers recognize immediately. Sometimes it’s the cadence of the prose, sometimes the way they evoke emotion, or perhaps it’s the way they perceive reality. We call…