Writing Tips Archives

A girl is thinking about writing flash fiction.

What is Flash Fiction? Definition, Examples & Types

Nov 29, 2023
5 min read

Discover the art of creating flash fiction stories with a simple 5-step guide! We’ve also included amazing flash fiction examples and writing prompts to stimulate your imagination!

A setting of a story denotes the time and place where the story takes place. There are various types of settings like social and symbolic settings.

What is the Setting of a Story? Meaning + 7 Expert Tips

Nov 28, 2023
7 min read

Learn the basics of the setting in a story with amazing examples. Discover 7 practical strategies to craft the best setting of a story and 5 exercises to create the best story settings.

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.

A writer studies the 5 elements of a short story.

5 Elements of a Short Story & 6 Stages of a Plot

Apr 20, 2023
5 min read

The five elements of short stories make them the best starting point for novice writers. They’re short and fairly simple, so the writer gets a chance to focus on the plot, character, and theme.

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: 1st, 2nd & 3rd POV with Examples

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.

Images of an essay and research paper documents indicating academic research. Text on image reads: How to Write a Thesis Statement?

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?