Make The Marble Michelangelo reputedly said, “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” … More

Another method is the old Raymond Chandler advice: When things slow down, bring in a man with a gun. It … More

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Point of View A point of view is the perspective an author uses to give a glimpse into the world … More

5 Writing Tips Use writing prompts to work your way out of writer’s block. Write for your readers not for … More

Adopt the three-act novel approach. In this first act, introduce plot and character. In the second act, develop both your … More

In the world of your novel, no character should sound like the other. Instead of relying completely on dialogue tags, … More

Many writers have the tendency to write dialogue like they think it should sound. This often leads to cringe-worthy interactions … More