Writing Tips Archives

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.

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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!

An author explores how to write a short story on several topics and disciplines.

How to Write a Short Story in 6 Simple Steps

Jul 19, 2023
5 min read

Want to pen down a publication-worthy short story? This guide will assist you in how to write a short story in six simple steps. To assist you further, we’ve also included plenty of examples!

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.

Two pencils fight on an open book, denoting how to create conflict in a story using different types of conflict.

How to Create Powerful Conflict in Your Story | Useful Examples

Feb 17, 2023
5 min read

In this article, you will learn about how and why conflict is crucial in all stories. We also discuss the steps to be followed to create genuine conflict.

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.

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.

On Being Tense about Tense: Present Tense Narratives in Novels

Nov 28, 2022
5 min read

In our last article about verb tense in stories, we wrote about the things you need to consider while writing a past tense narrative. In this one, we will tell you about how to construct a present tense narrative.