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How to Craft Character Motivations
How to Craft Character Motivations
Cheryl St. John (2013) wrote (Writing with Emotion, Tension, and Conflict: Techniques for Crafting an Expressive and Compelling Novel):
Kendall Kain
Aug 31
Why You Need to Understand Your Story’s Whole Picture
Why You Need to Understand Your Story’s Whole Picture
Before you can start writing your story, you need to be able to describe, in only a few words, what it is about. Is it about hunting for…
Kendall Kain
Jun 1
Writing Sensory Descriptions in Your Story
Writing Sensory Descriptions in Your Story
How to write sensory descriptions in your story that immerse readers.
Kendall Kain
May 25
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Write a Book for Beginners
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Write a Book for Beginners
Have you ever dreamed of writing a book but didn’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Many aspiring authors wonder how to write a book…
Kendall Kain
Aug 31
How to Write Your Story’s Action
How to Write Your Story’s Action
Conflict is the flame that lights the match in your stories, the thing that sets your story into motion and launches its action. So, it’s…
Kendall Kain
Aug 24
How to Write Your Book
How to Write Your Book
Learn to choose a story idea, build worlds, develop characters, and create a solid outline.
Kendall Kain
Aug 16
How Important Are Your Story’s Settings and Locations?
How Important Are Your Story’s Settings and Locations?
Are you excited about starting to write your first novel? Do you have an interesting idea for a fast-moving plot?
Kendall Kain
Aug 11
Write for Plot & Parchment
Write for Plot & Parchment
First of all, thank you so much for considering us as a publication you may want to submit to. If you’re looking for a place to settle down…
Kendall Kain
Aug 5
How to Write and Raise the Stakes in Your Story
How to Write and Raise the Stakes in Your Story
Story stakes are another important element in driving a story. The higher the stakes are and the more that’s on the line for our…
Kendall Kain
Jul 19
How to Write Story Conflict
How to Write Story Conflict
Learn to write compelling story conflict with our guide, featuring definitions, types, and examples from literature and film.
Kendall Kain
Jul 11
The Goal of Describing Settings in Fiction
The Goal of Describing Settings in Fiction
Setting is not only the backdrop for your story but also involves all the details surrounding time, place, and the social environment.
Kendall Kain
Jun 29
Showing, Telling, and Writing a Mix of the Two
Showing, Telling, and Writing a Mix of the Two
How to write settings that immerse readers with dragging your story
Kendall Kain
Jun 22
How to Find Your Writing Style
How to Find Your Writing Style
A writer’s style is closely linked to their personality, but it can be improved with practice, and experienced authors can change their…
Kendall Kain
Jun 15
But You Also Need to Know the Smallest Details.
But You Also Need to Know the Smallest Details.
Many writers decide to begin planning the setting of their novel by focusing on the characters, who act as the bricks of their novel house.
Kendall Kain
Jun 8
Choosing Tense in Writing: Past, Present, or Future
Choosing Tense in Writing: Past, Present, or Future
What works best for your story?
Kendall Kain
May 18
Nurturing Your Creative Process for Consistent Output
Nurturing Your Creative Process for Consistent Output
Practical Steps to Develop a Sustainable and Productive Creative Routine
Kendall Kain
May 11
The Power of Story Pacing
The Power of Story Pacing
Balancing Action and Rest in Your Fictional Narrative
Kendall Kain
May 4
Spicing Up Intimate Moments: A Word List for Steamy Romance Scenes
Spicing Up Intimate Moments: A Word List for Steamy Romance Scenes
Writing intimate scenes are difficult. Here’s a word list for spicing up your intimate scenes.
Kendall Kain
Feb 10
Starting A New Project Strong
Starting A New Project Strong
4 Essential Questions for Every New Writing Project
Kendall Kain
Jan 24
Navigating the First Draft: Essential Steps to Transform Your Manuscript
Navigating the First Draft: Essential Steps to Transform Your Manuscript
Learn how to transform your manuscript from an idea to a captivating story.
Kendall Kain
Jan 17
How to Create Your Ideal Writing Space
How to Create Your Ideal Writing Space
Discover the essential components for a productive oasis: a comfortable desk, the right chair for support, and your trusty writing apparatus
Kendall Kain
Jan 17
Mastering Tone in Writing: How to Convey Mood and Attitude in Your Story
Mastering Tone in Writing: How to Convey Mood and Attitude in Your Story
Explore how to convey mood, understand tone versus mood, and choose the right narrator for your story.
Kendall Kain
Dec 17, 2023
Mastering Fiction Writing: The Five Essential Pillars
Mastering Fiction Writing: The Five Essential Pillars
Writing fiction isn’t hard — it’s one of the most difficult things in the world.
Kendall Kain
Dec 14, 2023
Mastering the Inciting Incident: Igniting Your Story with Impactful Beginnings
Mastering the Inciting Incident: Igniting Your Story with Impactful Beginnings
When writing creative fiction, the opening scenes and chapters that guide your protagonist into their journey are pivotal. They set the…
Kendall Kain
Dec 12, 2023
Choosing the Right Point-of-View for Your Fiction: A Comprehensive Guide
Choosing the Right Point-of-View for Your Fiction: A Comprehensive Guide
In fiction, point-of-view is the lens through which the story is told — which isn’t always the viewpoint of your protagonist. If you keep…
Kendall Kain
Dec 6, 2023
Crafting Compelling Character Backstories: A Step-by-Step Guide for Writers
Crafting Compelling Character Backstories: A Step-by-Step Guide for Writers
Master the art of character backstory for exceptional storytelling. From character snapshots to adding depth, our guide has you covered.
Kendall Kain
Nov 28, 2023
Navigating Book Genres: A Comprehensive Guide for Writers
Navigating Book Genres: A Comprehensive Guide for Writers
Explore book genres, choose the right one, and craft a compelling narrative.
Kendall Kain
Nov 26, 2023
The Three-Act Story Structure: A Quick Overview
The Three-Act Story Structure: A Quick Overview
Writing a novel is both simple and complex.
Kendall Kain
Nov 13, 2023
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