So, you want to write a story? Don’t know how? Well, here’s a simple tutorial that covers the basics. Of course, this is just how I do it personally. There is no right or wrong, this is just a simple explanation of how I try and plan my writing. Hope this helps! Figure out what…
Read moreHow to Prepare Before Starting a Story
How to prepare before starting a story Sometimes it can be daunting to look at a blank page before beginning a piece of writing, so here are some tips before beginning to help. Research your topic If you’re writing about a topic you don’t know much about, research it. Research the life your character might…
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How To Create a Title When you buy a book, the title is a huge part of the decision. If the title is Revenge of the Monster Gorillas and you love romance books, you may not buy it. But if the title was Love Me, Please, you might decide that you want to try it. …
Read more15 Conventions of the Genre Science Fiction
So, a convention is a specific feature of a genre. Basically, it’s something that you often see in a genre. I will be showing some common conventions of science fiction to hopefully give you some inspiration for your science fiction story. Science fiction conventions Time travel Supernaturals Space/alternative universes Alternative timeline Advanced technology Robots Aliens …
Read moreSettings in Horror Writing
Settings in horror writing. Setting is really important in writing, and it can really set the scene. Here are some ideas of settings in a horror story. A haunted house A dark forest A dark room A pitch black corridor A silent and deserted street A terrifying castle An abandoned house A village left in…
Read moreGenres of Writing
Genres of writing. There are many genres of writing and they all have different conventions, so I will cover some common ones in this post. Romance Horror Science fiction Fantasy Fiction Non-fiction Comedy Adventure Action Detective Historical Crime Classical Biography Autobiography Thriller Mystery Folks tale Poetry Health I hope this helped you with your understanding…
Read moreRomance Writing Plot Inspiration
Romance writing plot inspiration. One common genre of writing is romance, and when writing, sometime I find that I need some inspiration. So, hopefully this will help you. S/he has already decided against the other Perhaps one of the two firmly decided that they would never date a biker again, or a millionaire. Their fate…
Read moreHow To Get Inspiration for a Story
How to get inspiration for a story I get inspiration from lots of things; sometimes even just everyday objects. If I see a tree that I really like, I either study it and make a mental note to write it down when I get home, or I write it down in my mini notebook that…
Read moreHow To Avoid Character Stereotypes
How to avoid character stereotypes Unfortunately, character stereotypes are quite common in writing. What are character stereotypes, you ask? A character stereotype is something like an cat-mad old lady or a grumpy teenager who never leaves their room. What can I do to avoid these stereotypes, you now ask? By adding interesting aspects to your…
Read moreHow To Set and Achieve Writing Goals
How to set and achieve writing goals Setting writing goals is really important if you’re short of time and want to commit to your writing. Here are some tips! Set realistic goals! Don’t be too ambitious otherwise you might lose your motivation and give up. If you feel that you can easily manage 15 minutes…
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