Writers Blog

Most editing articles focus on carefully modeling and designing a short story or novel, so that the author knows where it’s going and can capture all the nuances in the first draft. However, there is another way, the pantser’s way. Starting with a vague idea, a shadowy world build, and a group of characters,...

Humans have been telling stories since the beginning of time. It is in our nature to share our experiences. Stories allow us to escape into imaginary worlds and transport us to another place and time. So how can you create a story that is visual and can emotionally resonate with readers? Use personification. Personification...

The best stories deal with human emotions and say something about the world in which the characters live. But in order to craft a successful story, a writer must look beyond beautiful descriptions and create a story that is engaging to the readers. All the moving parts of the story must fit together...

Some stories just seem to draw the reader in and keep them turning the page or coming back for more. But others just seem to fall flat, even if the basic plot, character and settings are quite good. So what is it about great stories that make them so good? Well, often it’s the theme of a story, or the...

Over the last few decades, memoirs have dominated bestseller lists and have received widespread acclaim in the publishing world. Becoming by Michelle Obama has sold millions of copies. Educated by Tara Westover has garnered numerous awards and accolades. The Undying by Anne Boyer won the Pulitzer Prize...