When writing fiction, you want to be original; that is, your plot, characters, setting and ideas should be fresh or novel (no pun intended).After all, to some degree, you decided to start writ…
Selecting a title marks one of the most important decisions you’ll make about your story. The title blares across a novel’s cover and is listed in a magazine’s table of contents. For science f…
Does book cover design matter for an ebook?Absolutely!Human beings are visual animals. Images at first glance always are more powerful than words. That’s why most businesses use logos. When their n…
As developing your story, maintaining a sense of tension is vital. Without dramatic tension – a feeling of uncertainty in the reader about how the main character will solve (or even if he will…
If uncertain how to advance your story, you may want to employ a plot device. Also known as a plot mechanism, plot devices are any element that moves a story forward. For example, if the main …
“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” – Philip Pullman“They aren’t just entertainment. Don’t be fooled. They a…
Selecting a title marks one of the most important decisions you’ll make about your story. The title blares across a novel’s cover and is listed in a magazine’s table of contents. For science f…
Rob Bignell, Editor/Author
