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Writing a backstory is part of character building task. Your character was not come to existence when your story begins. He or she has a …

In a previous post, we discussed general guidelines for character building in fiction. Now, let’s now go into using common archetypes to help shape your …

Have you ever read a book or watched a film where the characters felt so real you could almost reach out and touch them? That's …

Every novel takes place in its own universe, which is the creation of the writer. This universe is the whole thing. The writer is the …

There’s a famous saying that everyone has at least one story to tell. However, completing a novel requires three essential resources: time, writing space, and …

Writing a novel is a long-time project and it is very common to lose momentum during this long period. If you know the best creative …

Fiction is about giving your reader a powerful emotional experience. Therefore, every story must have one or more emotional drivers, the particular emotions that you …

Readers of different genres and subgenres have different opinions of what is acceptable in a novel. You need to figure it out before starting writing …

How to select the right number of major characters for your novel.

Every novel that belongs to a specific genre and subgenre should have an appropriate word count. You as the novel writer should have an estimate …

Choosing a category (genre) and subcategory (subgenre) for your novel before starting writing the manuscript.

In some cases, your novel’s primary category is defined by your target audience rather than by kind of story you are writing.