Creating Suspense on the Dirt Road, Guest Post by Shane T. Clark
“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” -Greg Anderson It is the writer’s responsibility to create this journey for their readers. If not, the written word is nothing more than a pamphlet in the seat cushion on an airplane. There are various ways […]
Build a Storyline with Fascinating Plot Twists
Plot twists are more challenging to write than they appear. As readers, we’re familiar with going through mind-blowing turns and twists while amazed by the writers’ creativity. However, it can be challenging for writers to develop new, original methods to challenge readers’ assumptions. Read this article to learn to build a storyline with fascinating plot […]
Tips to Build a Realistic and Vibrant Fictional World
First, a fictional world is any location you develop for your novel, whether it is a futuristic starship, a small rural hamlet, or a realm populated by paranormal beings. In this article, you can learn tips for building a realistic and vibrant fictional world. Building Realistic and Vibrant Fictional World Here are the tips you […]
5 Fundamental Conventions of Horror Story Writing
5 Fundamental Conventions of Horror Story Writing Horror is probably the single genre that receives quite a polarized reception. The readers love the genre while literary experts pan it. Some experts are so unforgiving to the genre that they consider it just the extension of pulp fiction. However, all is not lost for the genre. […]