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A good story doesn't just happen. It's purposefully crafted with the aid of certain elements. In this post, I discuss those elements.

A good plot twist is an unexpected turn in a story. When well placed, it is one of the greatest and most satisfying reader experiences.

Success in writing is most often determined by a person’s level of discipline, not their talent. Here's why.

An inciting incident is the quickest way to grab a reader's attention from the very beginning. This post will show you how to write one.

All the greatest, most flowery writing in the world won't save a bad plot. But what is plot exactly? Read this post to find out.

The pace of a story determines how quickly or slowly the action unfolds within the story. Read this post to learn how to get it just right.

We all judge books by their cover. We can't help it. So, having a great cover is critical. In this post I'll show you how to design one.

'Show, don't tell' is generally accepted as great writing advice, but what exactly does it mean? This post will discuss exactly that.

Tired of writing characters that fall flat or that just don't seem real? This guide will show you how to develop 3-dimensional characters!

The story behind why and how author Nonjabulo Sangweni-Arahill wrote and published her debut novel, The Pots, in her own words.

Well I promised I'd give an update so here I am to admit defeat. I failed Nano this year. I did not make it to 50,000 words. I did not...

Let's just say, this cat pounding a keyboard like it's possessed gets me. That is all. I thought I'd do an update seeing as we're halfway...

That's right, I've decided to participate in Nanowrimo again this year, probably because I'm a sucker for punishment and also because I...

Have you ever wanted to write a book? Do you have an idea for a novel that you just know has the potential to be a truly amazing body of...

If you read the previous posts about The Gnawing Call to Write a Book and How to Actually Write and Finish your Book, then you may have...

Writing a book is one of those things that's designed to impress everyone. You say it, and you almost have to allow two extra seconds for...

Authentic (originating from within) desire is like an unbearable itch that must be scratched. An intense itch, like the one from deep...

This year, I want to read more and I want to hold myself to it. Hence this public declaration. I thought I'd set some goals. This is...