Have you always wanted to write a dystopian novel but need help fine-tuning your idea? Got an idea for a dystopian novel, but have no idea where to start with the actual writing of your book? In this eight-week course dystopian novelist Madeline Dyer wil
Writing for teenagersshares a few characteristics with writing for an adult audience. On a surface level, a YA novel just needs to be is a good story that will appeal to teens. If you have mastered the elements of writing fiction, you could translate those skills to writing fiction for YA...
For example, say you decide to write about your interests in hiking and cooking. Below are good and bad examples of how you might choose to begin your essay.Good example:“The day’s last rays of sunlight filled the sky, and Baker Lake’s rumpled surface reflected every incandescent shade...
Which is all to say, if you want to write novels or screenplays, you probably need to know how to write a love story. In this guide, we're going to explore love stories of all kinds, from the ones that end “happily ever after” to tragic love stories and even stories that don't...
If we want to write better stories, we need to read the best fiction and figure out what makes it so excellent. When I’m absorbed in a book, I always try to keep one corner of my mind focused on what the writer is doing so brilliantly to keep my full attention on the story. Som...
Write scenes with purpose using the 5 w's Find satisfying ways to begin and end scenesUnderstand what scenes in stories doIn a story, scenes:Move the story forward: They keep us engaged, asking ‘what happens next?’ Establish cause and effect: This links to the first point. For example...
Prompt:“Write a short story about a robot that discovers it has emotions.” AI Output: The AI might create a narrative about a robot in a futuristic world who begins to experience emotions like joy and sadness, leading to a journey of self-discovery and ultimately challenging the societal ...
“What should I first do todo my APA paperabout a movie in the right way?” It may seem obvious that for a movie review, you need to watch the movie. But the practice has shown that more than preparing popcorn is required to write a good movie review. Here is some advice you can ...
Don't write down to younger readers If there's one thing younger people (and readers) dislike it's being talked down to, treated like a child (especially when they are 13 going on 30!). This is great advice courtesy of Young Adult author Seth Fishman, who says: ...
Short Story 2025 February Flash Fiction... Write a piece of flash fiction each day of February with the February Flash Fiction Challenge, led by Managing Editor Moriah Richard. Each day, receive a prompt, example story, and write your own. Today's prompt is to write from the perspective of...