How to Write Subplots in Your Novel
Are you writing a novel with subplots? A subplot is a story or narrative that runs alongside the main plot of a book. For example, let’s take the classic Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet. The
Are you writing a novel with subplots? A subplot is a story or narrative that runs alongside the main plot of a book. For example, let’s take the classic Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet. The
Are you telling a story from the point of view of more than one character? It isn’t always easy, I know. Sometimes it can be hard to get that message across or know who to
Pacing is such an essential part of a novel. But what is it? Well, it’s essentially how fast or slow you tell the story. A well-paced novel doesn’t include irrelevant details that could bog the
A big part of self-editing is finding plot holes and fixing them. I know that when you have written the work, it isn’t always easy to spot them, so let’s begin this blog post with
Your first sentence is the thing that pulls your reader into your story and makes them want to read on. Often it can be the sentence that makes a reader buy a book, as who
Are you ready to develop your characters in a new way? Why not try using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This pyramid (as seen below) is something that I use all the time. I use it
Some writers know exactly what the genre of their book is, and that is wonderful. However, sometimes it can be tricky to work out the genre. It might be that you started writing something that
A realistic character can make all the difference to a reader. It can keep them engaged, draw them into a story, and even make them fall in love. Think of it, even when Mr Darcy
Yes, editors do hire editors, and that includes me. I have learned a lot from working with an editor. When it comes to your own work, you are often so involved that you often need
Nothing is better than reading a book you can’t put down. The pages are filled with intrigue and tension, and you absolutely have to find out what happens next. Creating tension in your writing is important because
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