Writing Resources

How to Write Incredible Secondary Characters

Secondary characters are one of the best ways to make your story exude life. This article will give you the tools you need to write outstanding and vibrant characters.

How To Write A Redemption Arc the Right Way

In this article, we'll go over how to write a redemption arc, the best way to include them in your story, and what attributes you might consider for your redemptive arc character.

Make Story Themes Easy With These 5 Tools

These 3 Characteristics of a Hero Make Excellent Protagonists

The characteristics of a hero vary depending on time period. Your modern hero should be an imperfect individual with strong convictions. Follow these tips to craft an engaging modern hero.

4 Ways Creative Nonfiction Will Help You Write Better Fiction

There are many creative nonfiction principles you can translate into your fiction craft. In this article we'll go over some of the tenets and forms of creative nonfiction and ways you can transfer your newly gained knowledge into your fiction writing.

How to Use Vivid Verbs to Strengthen Your Story

Vivid verbs depict the lifeblood of your characters. They explain how someone does something. You facilitate how the reader understands these people through your choice of verbs. Make those words count by including the most precise verbs.

Terrified of Plot Holes? Here Are the Easy Fixes

Plot holes are nearly inescapable. At some point in the storytelling process, your story will have a moment where not everything lines up, and you'll take some short cuts to getting to the next plot point. When it's a glaring plot hole, the audience will likely see it as a moment that detracts from their enjoyment of the story.

Are Frame Narratives the Best Kind of Story?