What is a Macguffin?

What is a Macguffin?

If you’re interested in movies, you’ve probably already heard of the ‘macguffin.’ Honestly, even if you aren’t, you’ve probably heard people talk about it—maybe you’ve heard reviewers refer to things in movies or books as ‘macguffins,’ generally with an air of disdain...
Creative Writing Ultimate Guide

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?

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, book...
Book Introduction Examples: What Works in Five Genres

Book Introduction Examples: What Works in Five Genres

The introduction of your book can make or break a reader’s decision to buy it.  That might sound like a lot of pressure, but that’s because it kind of is—your book’s introduction is your book’s first impression (aside from the cover), and it’s important to make a...