Ever Want to Use a Real Place in Your Fiction and Get Away with it?
When I taught Creative Writing to teenagers, they were a fountain of questions, kind of reminds me of my four-year-old now. But instead of the dreaded “why?” question, it was always “how?” How do I do...
View Article5 Tips to Creating a Fictional Place in your Fiction
A few days ago I wrote a post that talked about using a real place in your fiction. Today I want to talk about creating a fictional setting for your fiction. The good thing about creating a fictional...
View ArticleWorld-Building In Fiction
In fiction, the world the story takes place in is called the setting. And in all forms of fiction, setting is a key element in telling the story. More than just a backdrop, setting can influence the...
View ArticleThe Components For Successful Sequels
So much more common these days! It’s no understatement to say that Western art and culture is obsessed with sequels these days. Every blockbuster must have at least one or two continuations of their...
View ArticleWriting a Series
A lot of authors write series. Some make all their money writing long series rather than stand-alone novels. A few are even paid by their publishing companies to keep writing series even after the...
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