Writing Tips Archives

A student is writing his novel’s first chapter for the NaNoWriMo challenge.

What Is NaNoWriMo? Top 7 Tips to Ace the Writing Marathon

Nov 10, 2023
5 min read

Gear up for the NaNoWriMo writing challenge with the best NaNoWriMo tips! We’ve also included various strategies to eliminate distractions, beat writer’s block, and NaNoWriMo rules.

A hero fights a giant dragon with the words crisis, adventure, and resolution written on a volcanic landscape. This represents the hero's journey in a novel or a story.

Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey: Worksheet & Examples

Sep 06, 2023
8 min read

Are there 17 steps in the hero’s journey, or 12, or 8? Let’s visit Joseph Campbell’s Monomyth, study some examples of the heroic quest, and find out how you can write memorable heroes.

An ESL speaker finds some tips to improve writing skills when English is her second language.

Tips to Write Better if English Is Your Second Language

Jul 10, 2023
5 min read

English is an odd language to write in. It’s even harder when English is your second language. But worry not, here are some tips to get better.

Image of a man and woman surrounded by books and papers, researching the systematic steps of how to write a book with laptops and notebooks.

How to Write a Book: A Step-by-Step Guide

Mar 16, 2023
6 min read

Writing a book is a challenging task that demands significant time, resources, and consistent effort. To simplify the process for you, we have created a list of 10 steps to guide you in this journey.

Man looks through magnifying glass to understand what is point of view.

What Is Point of View? Definition, Types, & Examples in Writing

Feb 01, 2023
6 min read

A point of view or perspective is one of the most important aspects of writing. Let us delve deeper into the world of points of view, the different types, and how to use them.

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How to Write a Thesis Statement: Examples & Tips

Dec 27, 2022
7 min read

Whether it’s a college essay or a research paper, a strong thesis statement can either make or break your document. But how to write a thesis statement that best represents your work?

The Essential Guide to Worldbuilding [from Book Editors]

Dec 12, 2022
6 min read

Have you ever wondered how science fiction and fantasy writers create such iconic, nuanced, and detailed universes? It’s time to master worldbuilding and start creating unforgettable worlds.

A student lying down on a couch with their phone in hand. A board overhead reads: "To do: team meetings, weekly report, statstics, time tracking"."

5 Thesis Writing Tips for Master Procrastinators

Sep 01, 2022
5 min read

A dissertation is a huge undertaking, so many students keep putting it off until it’s too late. So, we’ve got five thesis writing tips for all the procrastinators out there!

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.