The Hero's Journey Structure

Creative Writing Advice

Exploring the paranormal through fiction.

The steps to crafting a story.

Character Quirks

When crafting a scene in a work of fiction, there are many different elements to consider. Depending on the location of the scene...

Writing can be an immersive experience. We create fictional characters, give them a personality and background, and place them inside a...

Writing Exercise

The first novel I published, Psychoid, is my favorite novel. I love everything about the characters, the setting, and how the story...

Creating suspense in a work of fiction need not be a daunting task. There are several ways to make a story suspenseful. Below is a list...

"The first draft is just you telling yourself the story." - Terry Pratchett "Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until...

Writing prompts can be helpful in the creative process of writing. Below are twenty writing prompts to spark your imagination. In a world...

A sneak peek of my novel, Cosmic Communion. Eric shook his head. “I don’t think so. Much of what the phenomenon does can be viewed...

The pods descended back into the floor. They moved through a series of oval tunnels until they all ended up in the same ghastly room. The...

Below is a list of items that you can do to improve your skills as a writer. Write Regularly: Practice is essential. Set aside dedicated...

Google writer's block. The definition you get back will probably state something like this: 'The inability to think of something to...

I found an article on alyssamatesic.com that I think is very useful for writers who are querying. Check it out! Article

I listen to the wind as it ruffles fresh green leaves They sway with a playful rhythm, swooshing Like a flock of birds moving together as...

Crafting a compelling hook is one of the most important aspects of capturing the reader's attention. A successful hook must possess the...

Understanding body language is an important aspect of writing. Body language is a key component in conveying information to the reader....