A slew of authors are distancing themselves from NaNoWriMo after the most recent NaNoWriMo controversy. What happened now? NaNoWriMo issued a statement that appeared to endorse the use of bots to write novels. Which Writing Software is Best for You? Take...
C.M. Wyllie is a retired stay-at-home mom and breast cancer survivor who turned a lifelong dream of writing into a full-time career—thanks to a lot of coffee, stubbornness, and relentless hard work. She’s genre-hopped her way from a beloved children’s book...
Imagine stepping into a narrative where you’re not just an observer, but an active participant. The 2nd person point of view invites readers into the story, addressing them directly with the powerful ‘you.’ The 2nd person point of view is rare and...
Round characters take literature from mediocre to classics and oftentimes, keep readers thinking about the character long after they finish the last page. But what is a round character? In this article, we define what a round character is and discuss the core...
Dramatic irony is a powerful storytelling device that creates tension, humor, and emotional depth by allowing the audience to know something that the characters do not. This technique can transform a simple narrative into a compelling experience, keeping readers on...