Can't get a clear answer on how many scenes should be in a chapter? Here's how to calculate the answer for your book.

There's no easy way to determine how many chapters you should have in your book, but let's figure out how many will work for you.

You’ve cobbled together 100K words of sheer brilliance, but now you must tackle the hardest task. How do you write book titles, anyway?

Fight scenes are what some readers live for, but writing them can be tough. Let's dissect how to write a fight scene in your novel.

Not sure how to describe clothing writing? It's easier (and more fun) than you might think. Here's everything you need to know.

How to start a first chapter: include action, character, plot, emotion, and motivation or you’re going to lose your reader.

Want to learn how to write exposition that's not so explainy? Divulge compelling backstory using these tried-and-true tips.

How long should your chapters be? On average, chapters tend to range from 1,000-5,000 words, with most falling in the 2,000-4,000 range.

Outlining your future bestseller isn't easy! But we break it down for you so you can plan a novel that rocks.

The words you use to start a story are some of the most important you'll write. We'll help make sure you get them right!

Chekhov's Gun is a fundamental principle in writing. Join us as we examine what this principle is so you can apply it to your own writing.

In this article, we’ll explore what active and passive writing is and when you should use them. Contrary to some beliefs, sometimes passive voice does make sense. Not everything you write should or needs to be active (though it should be most of the time).

Learn how to write a book synopsis that gets the attention of agents and publishers. It's easier than you think.

3rd-person limited or 1st-person epistolary? Here is what you need to know about narrative point of view and your story.

Writing with proper punctuation can feel like the hardest part of writing. Don't worry, we've made a Beginner's Guide to Punctuation to help!

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.

First person narrative is when you write using the words “I”, “us”, or “we”. It’s when your story is told through the eyes of one person and we spend time in their head, hearing their thoughts and seeing what they see.

Creating character arcs isn't for the faint of heart. You've got to be ruthless. You've got to be strategic. And it also helps to read this step-by-step guide.