Flash fiction, or extremely brief works of fiction, has exploded in popularity over the past few years but has been around longer than many realize. In America, one can find examples of such micro-storytelling as early as the 1800s from authors including Kate Chopin and Walt Whitman. The popular magazine Cosmopolitan popularized these short forms...
Writers may at times find themselves stuck for a new angle on an existing project or at a loss for new topics to explore. When this happens, writing becomes frustrating, and that puts a damper on creating new material. If you are a writer, consider how your immediate surroundings affect you. Do the “same four...
Many writers have churned out quality novels in just a month, and while it will not happen every time, this guide will help you achieve your first draft with ease. The best way to achieve a 30-day novel is to write on a subject you are familiar with. This way the words will come easier,...
21/01/2019in Uncategorized New authors are often confounded by the number of paperback and hardcover publishing options available to them. Too often, they may fall into the trap of a publishing website or company simply by not understanding the terms of use or by not reading them. Often, those who seek vanity publishers are also worn down by...
While great science fiction deserves a great plot, another element to writing in this genre can be just as tricky to weave in. The setting of a science fiction story is the real foundation of the piece. Writers can touch on a range of human emotions in a well-crafted setting and utilize them to build...