What is a scene and a vignette in fiction?

A major division of a story is a scene, in which a dramatic action occurs, usually involving the same characters at a single locale. Stories typically consist of several scenes, all of which corres…

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Zip Two Disparate Stories into One Tale

Rather than follow a lone main character through every chapter of a short story or novel, your tale might follow the experiences of two main characters or of two groups of principal characters…

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Give Readers Sleepless Nights with Narrative Drive

Ever read story before bed and find it so gripping that you stay up far later than you should just to find out what is going to happen? If so, you’ve been a “victim” of narrative drive.Narrati…

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Focus on conflict in story’s opening lines

Almost certainly the most important lines in a story are the first ones. They give the tale direction and set the mood and tone. With an opening sentence, a writer must push the reader through the …

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Last Step in Writing: Place Book in Final Form

Generally when putting together a book or any other publication, writers follow a process that typically includes brainstorming (coming up with the story idea), outlining, writing a first draft, an…

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Avoid Plot Error of Reader Cheating in Your Story

Sometimes authors, in the mistaken belief that they are creating a more exciting story, commit the error of reader cheating.This occurs when the reader has no reasonable opportunity to anticip…

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Incorporate Man vs. Man Conflict into Your Story

When developing your story, you’ll want your characters to face a number of challenges or conflicts. One of the most basic of them is man vs. man. In this conflict, the main character finds his goa…

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Does your book cover design matter for ebooks?

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…

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Writing Inspiration: When are You Creative?

When are you most creative and most productive as a writer? Write a description of that place, noting the time of day, which of your senses are appealed to during that span, if you use pen and…

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