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?...
So, you’re trying to learn how to write short stories. You might be a brand-new writer, or an established novelist looking to try out a new medium. Maybe you’ve been trying to write a novel for a while and you’re finding it’s just not working for you. Whatever...
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? And should you write fiction vs nonfiction? What is fiction and nonfiction anyway? Maybe you took a creative writing class and just enjoyed writing poems, or...
What does the word “absurd” bring to mind for you? If someone tells you an outlandish story, you might balk and say “that’s absurd!” to indicate that you don’t believe them—the story goes beyond your suspension of disbelief. So what does that mean for...
If you’re an avid reader, learning about the different types of characters you encounter in literature can help you understand the story better. And if you’re taking the brave step of writing a novel yourself, knowing about different types of characters...
