Describing food in fiction takes your novel to a whole new level.
Sidekicks in Fiction
What is the purpose of sidekicks in fiction writing?
How to Handle Negative Reviews?
We all receive negative reviews sometimes criticizing our work. So how do we handle them?
How Long Does It Take to Write a Novel?
Before we start writing, sometimes we’re clueless about the time it takes to finish a novel. So we back off. This post explains it all so we can start writing.
What makes Twilight so Popular?
I read Twilight when it first came out and believe it or not, that was 14 years ago. I was a teenager who found the right book at the right time. It was when vampires were famous, remember Buffy and Angel? Twilight came way after that, but good-looking vampires who sparkle in the sunlight? Now,…
How to Write a Romance Novel?
How to write a romance novel?
Middle Grade, YA, and New Adult
Let’s talk about the young and passionate readers. When I was young, and I started reading books, I never knew that they were specific categories of books that matched each age group. Yup, I was about thirteen years old, and I read so many adult books that they were hard to understand. I would go…
Commercial, Literary, and Upmarket Fiction
When I was looking for an agent to represent my novel, I came across some terms they were seeking. Some were looking for commercial fiction, some for literary fiction, and upmarket fiction. If you seem confused, then let me explain to you what they all mean. Commercial Fiction Also known as genre fiction, these are…
Character-Driven or Plot-Driven?
There are two types of writing styles, the plot-driven, and the character-driven. You must know the difference between the two before you write your novel. Some novels are plot-driven, some are-character-driven, and some are just a mix of the two writing styles. Let me tell give you a better interpretation of what each one is….
Show, Don’t Tell
The Show Don’t Tell technique in writing.