This is actually a question I’ve asked myself a number of times. Because, for a lot of people, fantasy can feel intimidating. It’s hard enough writing about the real world, much less create an entirely new one that needs to feel consistent. But that said, here are a few reasons th...
Write each scene idea in just a few words; e.g., "Cinderella meets the Fairy Godmother", or "Cinderella the prince fight about politics". Don't be picky—this is just brainstorming. Write down whatever comes to mind. At the end of the 10 minutes look at your list and cross out any...
If you want to write love story, it's important to understand the expected elements, even if you choose to circumvent them. While story types are extremely flexible, allowing infinite variations within the established forms, there are almost always a few of the following things ineverysuccessful ...
Writing short stories is an invaluable way to grow your writing craft. Learn how to write a short story with this article.
Why is it important to write fantasy stories at KS2? Learning to write fantasy stories is important for Key Stage 2 (KS2) children for several reasons: Creativity and imagination:writing fantasy stories encourages children to use their imagination and creativity to invent new worlds, characters, ...
Example for fantasy: “In a kingdom ruled by darkness, a young mage must choose between saving her family or betraying her own soul.” 3. Raise Questions and Stakes The middle section of your blurb should raise questions that entice the reader to keep reading. What challenges will the chara...
1. Write your manuscript Writing whatever you want is one thing. Writing a book that your audience will want to read is another. Self-publishing a book that sells means doing a lot of planning and research, but it doesn't mean you're selling out. You can always write something y...
“Is it worth my time and effort (and money) to buy this book?” Your back cover blurb is what they will use to decide whether to buy your book or to move on to the next book. So let’s get it right. How to write a cover blurb for a fiction book ...
In a fantasy novel, exposition might reveal the origin story or genesis of your magical world (as in Sir Terry Pratchett'sDiscworldseries or C.S. Lewis' Narnia). In romance, the exposition may show that the protagonist has fled to a tropical idyll to get over a disastrous relationship (as...
Writing sex scenes: How to heat up romance The writing of sex scenes has been turned on its head by the Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy written by E.L. James. The sex in her books though, as unconventional as it is, is the premise of the entire plot. While this hasn’t detracted from...