Deliver a Devastating Dark Night of the Soul
The “dark night of the soul” is a key emotional beat in your novel. Find out why it’s important and how to create it.
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Author: Laura DiSilverio
Perk Up Your Story with Onomatopoeia
Many writers describe a sound, rather than reproducing it. That puts a layer of distance between the reader and the sound. The reader doesn’t experience it; she is told about it. That’s why you should incorporate onomatopoeia, one of those literary devices you probably learned about in middle school, into your writing.
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Pitfalls and Pluses of a First Person Narrator
Choosing to write your novel from the first person point of view (POV) confines you to a singular perspective for the duration of the novel. That has its benefits and its challenges.
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Writing Prompt: Getting to Know You
What item does your protagonist have in her bedroom that no one else does? What does that say about her?
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Formula for Writing a Cozy Mystery, Part 6: The Supporting Cast
Our ongoing series on the formula for writing a cozy mystery continues with a discussion of how to create a dynamic cast of supporting characters.
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Which Literary Animal Are You?
Animals have played important roles in literature through the ages. They’ve been some of the noblest protagonists and unnerving antagonists. Think you’re more Aslan than Wilbur, more Moby Dick than Peter Rabbit? Take this quiz to find out.
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