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Understanding the difference between horror and thriller genres is a matter of whether or not you'll get your book in front of the right people. Readers identify with and seek out specific genres. So it's important to market your book correctly, whether you're self-publishing via Amazon, have a traditional publisher and will be in bookstores, or...
When it comes to writing a romance book, there are so many romance tropes to choose from and ways you can have your story go. If you have been looking for inspiration, you have come to the right place because we will be going over quite a few different romance book tropes you can use in your story. The popular...
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 genres on Amazon, its high time for you to learn how to write a cozy mystery of your...
If you have been looking for a list of character flaws, we will be going over 100 different options for you to use. Not every character is perfect, so having a list to pull from can help you make your characters fully fleshed out and human. Scroll through some of the options below and keep track of ones that sound interesting enough for each of...
Round vs flat characters, which is better? This age-old question needs an answer that delves into the why behind it. Writing is highly subjective and truly great writers can cast either type of character as their lead. However, knowing why you chose a round vs a flat character is essential to maintain integrity in your story telling. There...
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 absurdist fiction? What is absurdism, and how do you write it successfully? Absurdist fiction...
Southern gothic books creep under your skin. They are gloriously fun to read and write. But what is Southern gothic, exactly? And how do you write a Southern gothic story successfully? Southern gothic is a delicious horror subgenre, but what is Southern gothic best used for, and what sets it apart from other horror novels? Let's examine what...
If you’re new to writing you may wonder what is an unreliable narrator, or if you should even use one to tell your story. While it may seem counterintuitive to use a narrator who is unreliable, some of the most well-known novels employ this type of narration. The very practice of reading a novel is an exercise in suspending belief. So, if...
It’s time to get back to the keyboard, but the question arises: what is the difference between a novel vs. novella? Which one should you write? In the coming days, you will devote hours to this project. Deciding what form your story should take is one of the first steps in your writing process. Should you share your story over the traditional...
Mythical creatures have played a tremendous role in many of our favorite stories and fantasy book series. Whether it’s the fairies you loved as a child or the gnomes that made you laugh in Disney’s Frozen, mythical creatures add nuance and layers to story that we would otherwise miss. In some sense, these creatures can bring out the inner...
