The clash of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy as an example of foil characters.

What Are Foil and Stock Characters? Easy Examples from Harry Potter

  • calenderAug 17, 2022
  • calender4 min read

The foil and stock characters are the focus of this article. What is their purpose in the story? How can you develop a character foil and choose an appropriate stock character for your story?

A novel writer learns how to write a story in the past tense.

How to Write a Novel in Past Tense? 3 Steps & Examples

  • calenderAug 16, 2022
  • calender5 min read

Writing a brilliant story starts with selecting the correct narrative tense. Is your story more suited to the present tense or the past? In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know while writing a novel in the past tense.

Dialogue Writing

How to Write Dialogue: 7 Rules, 5 Tips & 65 Examples

  • calenderJul 28, 2022
  • calender8 min read

Terrific dialogue isn’t just important when writing fiction, it’s essential. To win a book deal, and for your readers to keep coming back to your next book, you need to deliver superb dialogue in every scene!

An author uploads their book on Goodreads. Authors can use Goodreads to promote their books.

How to Promote Your Book Using a Goodreads Author Page

  • calenderJun 27, 2022
  • calender6 min read

Goodreads is primarily a site for people to find book reviews and recommendations. In this article, we’ll tell you how to make an author profile, how to get your book on Goodreads, and how to promote it on this platform.

Short stories: Do’s and don’ts

  • calenderJun 08, 2022
  • calender5 min read

With social media platforms, writing competitions, and self-publishing, it has become easier than ever to make your short stories reach the masses. But what does it take to craft a memorable short story?

journal article checklist

Final Checklist: Is My Article Ready for Submitting to Journals?

  • calenderMay 06, 2022
  • calender5 min read

Want to improve your chances of getting published? Learn how to prepare your journal article for submission with our pre-submission checklist. Avoid mistakes and ensure compliance with guidelines.

A writer stands at a crossroad, wondering about the self-publishing options in front of them while logos of the best self-publishing companies like Amazon KDP, Smashwords, and PaperTrue hover around them.

Self-Publishing Options for Writers

  • calenderMay 02, 2022
  • calender7 min read

What are the best self-publishing companies for your editing needs? Which publishing platforms will help you reach wider markets, and which choices will favor your budget?

How to Research a Novel

Research for Fiction Writers: A Complete Guide

  • calenderApr 22, 2022
  • calender6 min read

Early research is one of the most crucial stages of fiction writing. Without it, your book will be as dull as a grey Sunday. Read on to know more.

How to Copyright Your Book?

If you’ve thought about copyrighting your book, you’re on the right path.

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