Craft of Writing
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How to Tell a Good Story and Unlock a New Superpower
Always wanted to know the secret to telling a good story? This guide lays it all out for you.
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The Writer’s Complete Guide to Symbolism in Literature
A symbol is a powerful device for communicating complex themes and revealing your character's deeper layers. Here's everything you need to know about symbolism in literature, plus a ton of symbolism examples.
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The Essential Literary Devices List for Legit Writers
What is a literary device? And how can it help you write a better story? Discover everything you need to know about building your author toolbox.
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How to Write a Narrative Poem: Master an Ancient Craft
Looking for tips on how to write an engaging story all in verse? You'll find everything you need to know in this article, from crafting your narrative to managing your meter.
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Single Quotes: Why They Exist and When to Use ‘Em
What's the point of single quotation marks? Why do some authors seem to use them constantly and others only use them every now and then? It's not just a style choice; there are actual rules at play. And we're about to tell you everything you need to know.
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The Best Examples of Good Dialogue for Fiction Writers
Great stories contain great dialogue. But writing good dialogue isn't easy, so we're going to cover what makes for good dialogue, why it's important, and cover examples of good dialogue in pop culture.
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Character Diction: The Writer’s Secret for Stellar Dialogue
Diction is about so much more than choosing the right words. This aspect of your writing can help you create engaging characters with realistic voices. Here's how.
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The Central Idea Definition Writers Actually Need to Know
What is a central idea? There's more than one definition out there, but if you're asking as a fiction writer, there's only one you need to know. This quick guide has the clarity you're looking for.
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What's the Sitch with Situational Irony?
Literary devices are the tools authors whip out to add a little extra polish, a bit more pizazz to their writing. Situational irony is just one of those tools, a form of misdirection that will hook your readers until your last page.
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Parallel Structure: The Little Grammar Trick That Packs a Punch
What is parallel structure? And why do fiction writers need to know about it? Here's an in-depth look at what this literary device can do for your storytelling skills.
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225+ Descriptive Adjectives (And the Best Way to Use Them)
Descriptive adjectives can make your prose shine or drag your story down. It's all about how you use them. Learn what it takes to master adjectives and get a whole big pile of them to inspire your writing.
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The Best Opening Lines in Books (And How to Write Your Own)
Studying the best opening lines of books not only helps you write your own brilliant opening, it also sharpens your writing skills overall. Here are some of the best first lines ever written, plus some great tips for nailing your own.
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How to Write a Way Better Story With Sensory Details
Sensory details draw your reader deeper into the story and help them connect emotionally with your character's journey. The trick is knowing how to use descriptive writing effectively. Here are the secrets every author should know.
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A Bunch of Euphemism Examples and How They Help Your Writing
A great euphemism can brighten your prose, clarify a character, or establish the culture of your fictional world. But what are euphemisms, exactly? And how can you use them strategically? Here's everything you need to know.
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How to Write Comedy as a Fiction Writer Afraid of Flopping
It's hard enough to be funny on command. It's even harder to make a joke read the way you want it to in print. Here's everything you need to know about writing comedy in fiction.
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Seriously, What Makes Good Prose?
Prose describes how you write your book, and it can be challenging to get right. So, in this article, we cover what makes good prose.
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Master Storytelling With 4 Types of Narrative Writing
Narrative writing shows up in multiple forms and nearly every genre. Get to know the four most common types of narrative writing and learn how to tell a great story in any context.
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What’s a Hybrid Genre? Learn the Art of the Literary Mash-Up
Kinda wish you didn't have to choose between genres when you write your next novel? Maybe you don't have to! Get to know hybrid genres and what it takes to write a great cross-genre story.
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Creative Screenwriting: How to Write Star-Worthy Stories
Want to try your hand at writing a movie? Learn how to get started with this quick guide to screenwriting.
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Books vs. Movies: Which is Better? (And Why Do We Care?)
Which was better: the book or the movie? That question isn't just a fun debate starter. It can also lead to meaningful insights about what it takes to write a great story.
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6 Types of Writing Styles Every Writer Should Know
What's the difference between narrative writing and expository writing? What does a technical writer do? How do you nail descriptive writing? Here's everything you ever wanted to know about the most common types of writing styles.
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Technical Writing Skills for the Technically Curious
Technical writers are pretty much always in demand. Learn what it takes to survive and thrive in this line of work.
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Ruin Your Characters’ Lives with Tragic Irony
While it's not for every story, tragic irony can be a great way to mess with both your characters and your readers... in a fun way, of course. Learn all about it in this article.
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Literary Trope Examples (Also, What’s a Trope?)
If you're a confused about what a trope actually is, you've got good reason to be. This one literary term covers a ton of storytelling devices, and nailing down the definition isn't always easy. Fortunately, we've got a whole bunch of trope examples to help clarify things.
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What Exactly is an Archetype in Literature?
Got a lot of writerly types around you talking about archetypes but have no idea what they're going on about? No worries! You can find a full explanation here and learn how to use archetypes to write a story that resonates.