My very best advice on all things fiction writing for indie authors.
Show, don’t tell is one of the most misguided bits of advice. ‘You should never tell!’ they say. I say nonsense. Read on to find out how to strike a balance.
Writing dialogue should be easy – we use it all the time in real life. Then why is writing engaging dialogue in fiction so difficult? This post will help!
Pausing the story to dump world-building details onto the reader pulls them from the narrative. Want to avoid info-dumping when world-building? Read on!
Slow pacing is one of the most common reasons readers give up on books. Read on to find out what grinds stories to a halt – and how to pick up the momentum.
Finished the first draft of your novel but have no idea where to go from there? Not to worry! This post will help you get ready to self-edit with direction.
From developing characters that readers can root for to harnessing the power of the unknown, this post explores the core elements of a horror story.
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