If you’ve spent any amount of time in online reading or writing circles, you’ve probably come across posts like this titled ‘X Times Men Didn’t Know How to Write Female Book Characters,’ each featuring screenshots of tragically sexist prose. Or maybe you, like me,...
19 Types of Character for Better Books
Whether you’re a writer or an avid reader, learning about the different types of character you encounter in media can help you better analyze that media. Knowing about different types of characters and how they’re used will give you the vocabulary you need to discern...
Creative Writing Ultimate Guide
I don’t know about you, but when I start learning a new skill, I want to know everything about it right away. How do I get started? What do I need to get started? How could this new skill transform my life? Being an incessant researcher of new pastimes, I love a good...
Fictionary Review: Is This Writing Software Worth It?
Anyone who says you have to purchase writing software if you want to be a ‘real’ or ‘serious’ writer is lying. It’s perfectly legitimate and fine to draft in Google Docs or Microsoft Word or even a notebook if that’s what you have access to. That being said, writing...
How to Write Absurdist Fiction in 5 Quick Steps
What does the word ‘absurd’ bring to mind for you? A lot of people associate ‘absurd’ with ‘ridiculous,’ usually in a humorous context, but sometimes not. If someone tells you an outlandish story, you might balk and say “that’s absurd!” to indicate that you don’t...
The Best Pen Name Generator Tools for Writers
Maybe you’ve just started your writing journey and you’re wondering whether you should have a pen name, or maybe you’re an established author wondering if it’s too late to switch it up. Either way, the question you’re asking is the same: is a pen name right for you?...
Fiction vs Nonfiction – How to Know Which is Right for You
If you’re brand new to writing, you may feel like you’re at a bit of a loss. Where do you even get started? Maybe you took a creative writing class and just enjoyed writing poems, or maybe you’ve always had ‘write a book’ on your bucket list. You may even be a...
Book Formatting: The What and The How in 8 Simple Steps
Did you know that the font you use has an impact on the way any given reader might perceive your book? For example, The Book Designer site talks about the importance of fonts and currently has dozens of articles on this topic alone! Fonts like Webdings or Comic...
Facebook Ads for Books (Complete Guide for Authors)
True or false: getting traditionally published means the publishing house will handle your marketing, and they’re going to do their darndest to make sure your book sells as many copies as possible. False! This is a common misconception amongst writers new...