Tanvi Sarnaik, Author at PaperTrue

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.

Two speakers discuss when to use “toward” or “towards”: American English uses “toward” while British English uses “towards”.

Toward or Towards | Difference, Uses & Origins

Sep 06, 2023
2 min read

Should you use “towards” or “toward”? What’s the difference between the two and is one option better than the other? We will resolve all these questions and many more in this quick guide.

Two speakers discuss how to use then vs. than: The former shows time while the latter shows comparison.

Then vs. Than: How to Use Each in a Sentence

Sep 05, 2023
5 min read

“Then” vs. “than” are two homophones that are often mixed up with each other. If you want to learn how these words are used, what they stand for as well as the difference between “then” and “than”.

A giant open book with several stock characters floating above.

What Is a Stock Character? 150 Examples from 5 Genres

Aug 22, 2023
8 min read

Stock characters have a long and prosperous history in literature and media. What does the term mean? We’ve answered this question with 150 stock character examples from 5 major genres!

A novelist wonders how to write a novel while brainstorming a novel setting.

How to Write a Novel: 8 Steps to Help You Start Writing

Aug 21, 2023
5 min read

Writing a novel requires meticulous organization and attention to detail. This guide to novel writing covers it all, from establishing a foolproof plotline to fleshing out your characters!

Two students analyize aspects of two topics while working on a compare and contrast essay.

How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay: Tips & Examples

Aug 11, 2023
8 min read

A compare and contrast essay is an essay that is used to compare the qualities of two distinct, yet comparable subjects. We will guide you in writing these essays through relevant essay examples.

A student of literature learns how to write a literary analysis essay by studying various literary analysis essay examples.

Literary Analysis Essay: 5 Steps to a Perfect Assignment

Aug 10, 2023
7 min read

A literary analysis essay is your take on a particular literary piece. Learn how to write an impressive essay with the help of our five-step guide to writing a literary analysis essay.

A student learns how to write a research paper with an appropriate introduction, body, and conclusion.

How to Write a Research Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide

Aug 09, 2023
6 min read

Writing a research paper is a tough undertaking. That’s exactly why we’ve created this guide on how to write a research paper! Learn how to write the perfect introduction, conclusion, and abstract!

ESL students and readers go through a list of the 10 best ESL books.

10 Best ESL Books for Students & Language Learners

Aug 09, 2023
5 min read

Learning a language is always a challenging task. But reading helps bridge the gap by helping the reader develop an interest by using stories. Here are a few books that will kill two birds with one stone for ESL readers.