Ten·sion: a strained state or condition resulting from forces acting in opposition to each other. In a moment of desperation thanks to my oh-so-lovely characters, I halfheartedly scoured the internet for a list of ways to show tension between characters and didn’t find what I was looking for... so I decided to make this list… Continue reading Powerful Ways to Show Tension Between Characters (aka prompts for desperate writers)
Category: Writing Tips
How to Write a Book (hint: it’s not the “right” way.)
When you get serious about writing, one of the most natural things (in my case anyway) to do is to look to other authors for guidance on how to write. Should you make obsessive outlines before lifting a finger to write the actual first draft, or fly by the seat of your pants? Should you… Continue reading How to Write a Book (hint: it’s not the “right” way.)
Why I Don’t Like the Survival Genre (+ cool examples and mini reviews)
I'm not naturally a fan of the survival genre, but I decided against titling this post "Why I Hate the Survival Genre" because there are a few good movies in this genre that I've seen and actually enjoyed. (It'll be the day when I actually voluntarily read survival stories, sorry! After all, my brothers are… Continue reading Why I Don’t Like the Survival Genre (+ cool examples and mini reviews)
50 Subscriber Special: Interviewing You, Part 1
IT'S FINALLY HERE!! 🎉🎉🎉 If you didn't already know, I passed the 50 subscriber milestone, and to celebrate, I decided to interview my subscribers! Eighteen of you joined the fun - actually a lot more than I was expecting, so thank you so very much!!!! I had such fun reading all your answers! I hope… Continue reading 50 Subscriber Special: Interviewing You, Part 1
5 Tips for Indie-Publishing a Second Edition (guest post by Kate Willis!)
Today you get a fantastic guest post by Kate Willis, whose debut novel Kiera is getting a second edition!! To discover her tips for indie-publishing a second edition (...and escape from me repeating what you already can see from the title :P), read on and enjoy this helpful and entertaining post! 😀 Been there, done… Continue reading 5 Tips for Indie-Publishing a Second Edition (guest post by Kate Willis!)
Three Resources for Writers
Are you looking for inexpensive yet quality editors who can polish your book? Or a writing community who can give you feedback and encouragement? Or an easy-to-use tool to make the most aesthetic story moodboard this side of the Atlantic? Then I have just the things for you! 🤩 Writer's Vision! If you’re a writer… Continue reading Three Resources for Writers
How-To Series: Writing Sweet AND Realistic Romance
Hello! Today I’m sharing tips that I’ve learned the hard way for writing believable, heart-melting romance that your readers - and of course, yourself - will fall in love with. 🙂 And since I'm obsessed with music, read to the end to find the instrumental playlist I made last month that goes nicely with the theme… Continue reading How-To Series: Writing Sweet AND Realistic Romance
Analyzing Stories: “The Wingfeather Saga” – Writing Light Romantic Subplots
If you’ve read The Wingfeather Saga, you might have been surprised to see the title of this post! Because romance probably isn’t the first thing you think of when you call to mind (most fondly, I hope) Andrew Peterson’s The Wingfeather Saga. The Wingfeather Saga is an epic fantasy series with four installments: On the… Continue reading Analyzing Stories: “The Wingfeather Saga” – Writing Light Romantic Subplots
55 Tricks to BREAK Writer’s Block | Quick Inspiration
They say writer’s block isn’t even a real thing (and I agree in a way), but you know what, when you’re stuck in the middle of a story, struggling to lose yourself in a writing flow, it feels pretty real, doesn’t it? So I hope this list will help you find what works for you… Continue reading 55 Tricks to BREAK Writer’s Block | Quick Inspiration
Ambience for Immersive Writing
Well, hello there! *waves* I hope you’re having a wonderful day so far! So I recently discovered the power of ambience for really getting in the mood for my writing. If you haven’t tried this out, you might want to give it a chance and see how it affects your writing! All you need to… Continue reading Ambience for Immersive Writing
Saraina Whitney 