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...
As horror authors, we can only dream of conjuring up a title so sinister it sends a chill down our soon-to-be-readers’ spines. And a horror book title generator just might make that ̶d̶r̶e̶a̶m̶ nightmare come true. Horror is the goth little sister of the...
One of the hottest subgenres of mystery is the cozy mystery. Readers love escapism, and cozy mysteries are the perfect book for that: with their comfortable settings, light and easy prose, and engaging stories. With mystery novels being one of the highest-selling...