Whether you’re an author (or aspiring author), a blogger, or a content creator looking to connect with a wider audience, understanding the importance of cultivating a solid readership is essential. If you’re ready to sell more books and up your engagement, this is the...
So you want to learn how to publish poetry. You’ve come to the right place! Learning how to publish poetry (and where to publish poetry) can be a confusing process for the uninitiated. But it doesn’t need to be difficult. What kind of poet are you? A...
Many people consider Chekhov’s gun to be a literary element or plot device, when it’s not quite that. Chekhov’s gun is more of a tool for thought. It’s a principle writers can employ to systematically consider the effect of story details on a plot. In this post we...
Throughout all of literature, few characters leave as lasting an impression as the tragic hero. Tragic heroes are memorable because they’re, well, tragic. Crafting a compelling, tragic hero is an art that has been honed in literature for centuries, from ancient Greek...
With November rolling around again, NaNoWriMo writers are gearing up for another year. But what is NaNoWriMo? And should you be joining it? In 2021, 427,653 writers participated in NaNoWriMo programs. 406 bookstores, libraries, and community centers hosted Come Write...
