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With mythical beasts and complex spells, the fantasy book genre is incredibly fun to write. But with 10+ fantasy subgenres, it can be difficult to know how to market your book. High fantasy vs. low fantasy. Dark fantasy vs. fairy tales. What on earth (or Middle-earth) are you writing!? Using incorrect Amazon book categories could mean no...
While literary theory has been in existence for about as long as literature has, and the first known theory originating with Aristotle’s Poetics, the modern form of literary theory dates less than a century back. In the 1950s, Ferdinand de Saussure’s influence on English language literary criticism, particularly in his structuralist...
Welcome to the captivating realm of fantasy series! From the vast landscapes of Middle-earth to the intricate web of political intrigue in Westeros, fantasy series have grabbed readers by the ear and dragged them into new, captivating worlds to explore. Let's take a look at why this is one of the top genres across both adult and young adult...
Young adult fiction, or YA, is one of the highest-selling types of fiction, worth billions of dollars annually. Much of the success is due to the widespread appeal of these books, being read and enjoyed by people of all ages (even though this genre is targeted at teens) who want to get lost in the fantastical world of the characters. Some of the...
Nostalgic writing is a powerful literary element writers can use to evoke long-dormant feelings. Using intention and care, nostalgic writing can take your fiction and nonfiction to memorable levels. But what exactly is it, why should you use it, and how do you write with nostalgia? Are there mistakes you should avoid? Are there any examples to...
Novels, novelettes, novellas, short stories - what are they, what's the difference, and how does one go about writing them? Most people are well-acquainted with a novel. They are wonderful. We love them. Classic, great, can’t get enough. But as an author, you have more options. Trying to stretch a story concept into a full-length novel when it’s...
A Call to Adventure is undisputedly one of the most important steps of a Hero’s Journey. It's a turning of tides for the entire story. It's a big challenge. And it has the ability to draw your readers into the world you're creating, keeping them turning page after page. In our previous blog post, we covered all 12 stages of the Hero’s Journey and...
A lot of writers make some exposition mistakes which can turn away readers and in turn not convince enough readers to buy their books. Getting the beginning of your book right matters when it comes to hooking readers right off the bat. This includes everything from a captivating title (you can use a book title generator for that!), to a strong...
Character motivation is one of the most important aspects of character building, and thus is one of the most important aspects of writing fiction. The character’s motivation is why they do what they do, and what they do is what leads them to make decisions, and those decisions are what drive the plot (so, the story) forward. Without a clear,...
Second person point of view (POV) is an often overlooked aspect of writing. Mastering second person POV can add new dimensions to your writing voice and style and help you reach readers in fresh ways. In this article, I show you what second person is, how you can use it, various types of writing that employ this voice, and more. If you’re...
