Writers Blog

“It was a dark and stormy night…” Yep, something’s about to go wrong. As soon as your eyes land on words such as these while reading a story, your instinct is to go, “Oh, no,” right? This is because storm symbolism has been used in numerous works throughout centuries, inevitably etching itself into our...

You’ve decided to write about your life. You’ve probably already picked your reasons and main areas of interest, but one question still remains… Are you going to write an autobiography or a memoir? And what’s the difference between them? Well, get ready to learn the ins and outs of the memoir vs. autobiography...

When writing Young Adult Science Fiction, you need a compelling plot that involves a protagonist’s journey toward a goal while overcoming obstacles. However, what if we’re nearly halfway into the novel, and we have yet to reach the inciting incident that kick-starts the main plot? What if the entirety...

The hero, or heroine, of the story is key to its success. The quest or journey they are on propels the plot forward, taking the reader with them through a romance, marriage breakup, leaving home or another adventure or challenge. If the hero comes home (even figuratively) after this adventure, it’s likely...

Stream of Consciousness might sound more like a reference to psychology, and it is, but it’s also a narrative device or writing style that tries to authentically capture the human experience. It is primarily used in fiction writing and attempts to depict how people think by mimicking the non-linear way...