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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

Aug 17, 2022
4 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

Aug 16, 2022
5 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.

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

Jul 28, 2022
8 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!

Short stories: Do’s and don’ts

Jun 08, 2022
5 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?

Research for Fiction Writers: A Complete Guide

Apr 22, 2022
6 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.

A writer stares ahead at a path that branches out into three paths, each bearing the name plot. The writer is wondering how to write a powerful plot.

How to Write a Powerful Plot in 12 Steps

Jan 02, 2022
8 min read

Writing a book does not sustain only on a story. You have to write a plot to structure your story to make it more effective. Find all that you need to know about the plot and how to write one, here.

A girl opens a giant book and peers into an image of the sun, the earth, and the space.

Starting Your Book With a Bang: Ways to Catch Readers’ Attention

Nov 03, 2020
5 min read

One may think that a short attention span is novel to the social media age. But I’d like to propose that if someone’s attention is caught, time is an irrelevant factor. With that being said, let’s not waste too much time jump straight into the crux of the matter: How does a writer catch a reader’s attention?

How to Create Depth in Characters

Oct 24, 2020
5 min read

How to create depth in your characters to make them jump out of the novel, straight into your imagination? Find out in our latest article.