An author explores how to write a short story on several topics and disciplines.

How to Write a Short Story: 6 Steps & Examples

  • calenderJul 19, 2023
  • calender5 min read

Want to pen down a publication-worthy short story? This guide will assist you in how to write a short story in six simple steps. To assist you further, we’ve also included plenty of examples!

A writer studies the 5 elements of a short story.

5 Elements of a Short Story & 6 Stages of a Plot

  • calenderApr 20, 2023
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The five elements of short stories make them the best starting point for novice writers. They’re short and fairly simple, so the writer gets a chance to focus on the plot, character, and theme.

Image of a man and woman surrounded by books and papers, researching the systematic steps of how to write a book with laptops and notebooks.

How to Write a Book: A Step-by-Step Guide

  • calenderMar 16, 2023
  • calender6 min read

Writing a book is a challenging task that demands significant time, resources, and consistent effort. To simplify the process for you, we have created a list of 10 steps to guide you in this journey.

Two pencils fight on an open book, denoting how to create conflict in a story using different types of conflict.

How to Create Powerful Conflict in Your Story | Useful Examples

  • calenderFeb 17, 2023
  • calender5 min read

In this article, you will learn about how and why conflict is crucial in all stories. We also discuss the steps to be followed to create genuine conflict.

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What Is Point of View: 1st, 2nd & 3rd POV with Examples

  • calenderFeb 01, 2023
  • calender6 min read

A point of view or perspective is one of the most important aspects of writing. Let us delve deeper into the world of points of view, the different types, and how to use them.

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The Essential Guide to Worldbuilding [from Book Editors]

  • calenderDec 12, 2022
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Have you ever wondered how science fiction and fantasy writers create such iconic, nuanced, and detailed universes? It’s time to master worldbuilding and start creating unforgettable worlds.

Present Tense Narratives in Novels

On Being Tense about Tense: Present Tense Narratives in Novels

  • calenderNov 28, 2022
  • calender5 min read

In our last article about verb tense in stories, we wrote about the things you need to consider while writing a past tense narrative. In this one, we will tell you about how to construct a present tense narrative. 

How to Punctuate Dialogue in Fiction

  • calenderNov 19, 2022
  • calender5 min read

Dialogue writing isn’t always the easiest. Read on to know how we answer the age old question: how do we punctuate dialogue in fiction writing? 

creating a plot outline

How To Create A Stellar Plot Outline

  • calenderNov 18, 2022
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However, no matter how well thought and organized the story is in your head – the outline you plot out on paper is infinitely harder to pen.

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If you’ve thought about copyrighting your book, you’re on the right path.

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