A novelist jots down important aspects of their story to create a novel outline.

Novel Outline: A Proven Blueprint [+ Free Template!]

  • calenderSep 11, 2023
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Save time by creating a novel outline! Learn how to write an outline for a novel in 7 easy steps. We have also given an effective novel outline template to help you further.

Five symbols represent the literary devices of allegory, juxtaposition, anthropomorphism, anticlimax, and analogy.

The Top 10 Literary Devices: Definitions & Examples

  • calenderSep 11, 2023
  • calender5 min read

Engage readers more effectively and boost your creativity with our list of the best literary devices. We’ve also provided specific examples to help you understand their usage. So let’s dive in!

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

  • calenderSep 06, 2023
  • calender8 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 open book, from which a picturesque scene of deer and rabbits emerges. Learn how to write a children’s book with our help!

How to Write a Children’s Book: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide

  • calenderSep 05, 2023
  • calender5 min read

Writing a children’s book is an exciting proposition but involves a systematic process. In this step-by-step guide, we will explore the essential elements that can help you write a successful children’s book and capture the imagination of your young readers.

A developmental editor marks errors in a manuscript.

What Is Developmental Editing? A Self-Editing Checklist

  • calenderAug 30, 2023
  • calender6 min read

The cost of developmental editing usually depends on a few basic things. Let’s go through them so you have an idea of what you can do to save up on developmental editing.

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What Is a Stock Character? 150 Examples from 5 Genres

  • calenderAug 22, 2023
  • calender8 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

  • calenderAug 21, 2023
  • calender5 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!

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Types of Characters in Fiction

  • calenderAug 21, 2023
  • calender5 min read

“What drives a novel, plot or characters?” In this article, we will understand the types of characters commonly found in all novels. Let’s take a look.

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Writing Contests 2023: Cash Prizes, Free Entries, & More!

  • calenderAug 21, 2023
  • calender12 min read

Out of the many poetry contests, short story competitions, and essay contests held each year, which ones will reward your hard work? We’ve created an exclusive list of all the best writing contests 2023.

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