If your story starts to slow down and lose momentum in the middle, don’t worry. It happens to the best of us. After introducing your world, character, and the conflict, it will feel like the middle is just there to fill the page until you reach the climax. Despite that feeling, the middle is the largest part of the story. It’s the story. That’s where character development and the plot…
If you are wondering how to write a historical novel for beginners, then you have come to the right place. Historical fiction is a good blend of fantasy and reality. It is set in the past, based on either a general period or a specific event. It allows readers to step into another era of human history. They get to explore how the world used to be. Admittedly, it can…
Regardless of whether your story is packed with adventure or coziness, it does not matter if the readers do not care about the characters. In a story, you say who the characters are, how they act, and why they act that way. The technical word for this is characterization. In this guide, we will focus on understanding direct and indirect characterization and how you can use them in creative writing. …
Have you plunged headfirst into the rabbit hole of writing? There are multiple techniques for writing a novel, and for a beginner writer, it might be overwhelming. In the following text, I will explain how to brainstorm, outline, structure, set goals, and edit. This guide will break down the writing process into a few actionable steps. With the right approach, this should be manageable for anyone. Brainstorm Your Novel A…
