Torture scenes and how to write them right Whether in books, movies, or on TV, scenes of torture are common throughout fictional narratives. And understandably so. They serve… Continue reading “Torture scenes and how to write them right”…
Funny Writing: Comedy at its Finest By Jay Curtis Comedy is an important aspect in writing prose and can be used to relieve tension. A funny… Continue reading “Funny Writing: Comedy at its Finest”…
The Writing Community’s Favorite LGBT+ Books With June moments away, it’s time for Pride! But this isn’t the year for parades and large gatherings. Instead, we’re… Continue reading “The Writing Community’s Favorite LGBT+ Books”…
Why I’m not reading as much as you probably think I should I’m not afraid to claim that the Number 1 writing advice is: Reading books. It’s what all the famous authors… Continue reading “Why I’m not reading as much as you probably think I should”…
Character arcs – communication and misdirection Communication comes in all shapes and sizes, and no matter how we try to convey a truthful message, things can… Continue reading “Character arcs – communication and misdirection”…
How to Find Your Author Brand The image is of Twitter’s brand logo with the word “About” nearby Continue reading “How to Find Your Author Brand”…
How to Write About Curly Hair When writing characters with curly hair, a lot of authors tend to make incorrect assumptions or forget its versatility. I… Continue reading “How to Write About Curly Hair”…
Character arcs – changing behavior and redemption One of the essential parts of a story is the character arc. People love seeing characters grow or deteriorate as… Continue reading “Character arcs – changing behavior and redemption”…
Book Piracy Will Hurt Your Sales – (And What You Can Do About It) Online book piracy has existed for the entirety of younger generations’ lives. And most people don’t feel any guilt for… Continue reading “Book Piracy Will Hurt Your Sales – (And What You Can Do About It)”…
Why everyone should consider a story bible A story bible is like a network of Wikipedia pages for your story. In it, writers can further develop their… Continue reading “Why everyone should consider a story bible”…