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Targeting the Word Count of Your Novel

By admin on August 26, 2024

When you have started your journey of writing a novel, one crucial aspect to consider is the word count. We discussed about selecting a category or subcategory for your fiction, or genre or subgenre of your novel in a previous post. Now that you have selected the category and subcategory …

Selecting Category and Subcategory for Your Novel

By admin on August 25, 2024

Choosing the right category (genre) and subcategory (subgenre) for your novel is like picking the perfect frame for a beautiful painting. It sets the tone, guides the reader's expectations, and helps you define the world you're building. Before you even embark on the exciting journey of writing your manuscript, it's …

Selecting Your Novel Category Based on Audience

By admin on August 22, 2024

Choosing the right category for your novel can be a difficult task, especially when the lines between genres blur. However, one effective strategy is to focus on your target audience rather than the type of story you’re telling. In this blog post, we discuss the concept of audience-based categories, exploring …

Genres: Selecting your Novel Category Based on Content

By admin on August 20, 2024

When a category or subcategory has a set of well defined rules that determine the broad parameters of the story, it’s called a genre. Typical genres include romance, thrillers, mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, and horror. In this post we discuss these categories and others. In this post we discuss common …

Choosing Your Audience and Category

By admin on August 18, 2024

Understanding the intended audience and genre of your novel is a fundamental step in the publishing journey. Without a clear grasp of who you're writing for and where your story fits within the literary landscape, even the most captivating narratives may struggle to find their readership. This article delves into …

Crafting Compelling Narratives: Your Seven Essential Tools

By admin on August 17, 2024

Every novelist possesses a toolkit of seven fundamental techniques to shape and deliver their story. These tools operate at the granular level of plot, influencing the unfolding narrative paragraph by paragraph. While the frequency of their use varies based on authorial style and genre, all seven contribute significantly to the …

Finding Your Voice: The Art of Developing Your Style

By admin on August 16, 2024

Every novelist aspires to craft a unique and compelling narrative. Central to this endeavor is the development of a distinctive writing style. Your style is the intricate blend of personality, voice, tone, and intellect that sets your work apart. It's the unique fingerprint you leave on the page.

Your Style …

Theme: The Heartbeat of Your Story

By admin on August 15, 2024

Every great novel is more than just a story that it narrates; it's a vessel carrying a deeper meaning – its theme. This underlying message, the soul of your story, is what resonates with readers long after the final page is turned.

Don't Stress the Profound

Contrary to popular belief, …

Building a Powerful Plot: Layer by Layer

By admin on August 14, 2024

Plot: it’s the backbone of every story. It's the series of events that propel your characters forward and keep your readers engaged. But crafting a compelling plot is more than just stringing together a sequence of actions. It's about carefully selecting events that resonate with your characters and evoke powerful …

Character Building in Fiction Writing

By admin on August 09, 2024

Characters are the heart and soul of any good story. They're the ones who drive the plot, face the challenges, and ultimately make us laugh, cry, and clench our fists in anticipation. But how do you take a name on a page and transform them into a living, breathing person …