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What Makes a Good Epic Fantasy Story? Using Genre Conventions

Iris Marsh

2 aug 20236 minuten om te lezen

What Makes a Good Epic Fantasy Story? Using Genre Conventions

What makes a good epic fantasy story? Using genre conventions will help you add the right ingredients. Here you'll find an overview.

How do You Start Writing an Epic Fantasy Story? Part 1: Hero’s Journey

Iris Marsh

24 jul 202310 minuten om te lezen

How do You Start Writing an Epic Fantasy Story? Part 1: Hero’s Journey

Writing an epic fantasy story can seem like a daunting task. In this article, we start with the basics, exploring the Hero's Journey.

Character Goals: What do They Want and Why?

Iris Marsh

30 mei 20236 minuten om te lezen

Character Goals: What do They Want and Why?

For an engaging story, your character needs goals. They have to want something to keep the reader interested. Read more for examples.

Narrative Device: How do You Tell Your Story?

Iris Marsh

24 mei 20235 minuten om te lezen

Narrative Device: How do You Tell Your Story?

Narrative device is concerned with how you're telling your story. In this article, we'll discuss the different options and how to pick one.

Point of View: Which POV Should You Use in Your Story?

Iris Marsh

18 mei 20236 minuten om te lezen

Point of View: Which POV Should You Use in Your Story?

Point of view is an important tool for every writer. The right POV is crucial to telling the right story. Read on to dive deeper into POV.

What is the Theme of a Story & How can You Find it?

Iris Marsh

16 mei 20234 minuten om te lezen

What is the Theme of a Story & How can You Find it?

Theme is an essential element of stories. But what is a theme and how can you find it? Read more to find out what your story's theme is.

What are the Types of Book Editing (and How do You Decide Which one You Need)?

Iris Marsh

15 mei 20236 minuten om te lezen

What are the Types of Book Editing (and How do You Decide Which one You Need)?

Finishing your first draft is only step one. Next comes editing. But which types of book editing exist and which one do you need?

Using Genre Conventions and Reader Expectations to Write a Killer Story

Iris Marsh

5 mei 20235 minuten om te lezen

Using Genre Conventions and Reader Expectations to Write a Killer Story

Genre conventions and reader expectations are the key ingredients for writing killer stories your readers will love. Read on to learn more!

Iris Marsh

26 apr 20235 minuten om te lezen

A Guide to Understanding Fiction Genres

Understanding fiction genres can help you when you're writing and editing your book. This article gives you a thorough overview.

Iris Marsh

27 mrt 20233 minuten om te lezen

10 Dark Fantasy Romance Writing Prompts

Get inspired with some dark fantasy romance writing prompts. It's a popular genre with a mix between romance and danger.

The Cost of Proofreading (And Budget-Friendly Options)

Iris Marsh

13 mrt 20234 minuten om te lezen

The Cost of Proofreading (And Budget-Friendly Options)

Proofreading is the last check of your manuscript to find any errors. But how much does proofreading cost? Find out in this article.

The Cost of Copy Editing (And Budget-Friendly Options)

Iris Marsh

28 feb 20235 minuten om te lezen

The Cost of Copy Editing (And Budget-Friendly Options)

Hiring a copy editor for your manuscript comes with costs. But how expensive is copy editing? And are there budget-friendly options?

The Cost of Line Editing (And Budget-Friendly Options)

Iris Marsh

2 feb 20236 minuten om te lezen

The Cost of Line Editing (And Budget-Friendly Options)

Self-publishing a book can become costly quickly. This article lays out potential line editing costs and budget-friendly alternatives.

Iris Marsh

24 jan 20232 minuten om te lezen

8 Supernatural Thriller Writing Prompts

Supernatural thriller is an exciting genre. If you want to write a suspenseful paranormal story, check out these writing prompts for ideas.

Iris Marsh

19 jan 20233 minuten om te lezen

11 Paranormal Romance Writing Prompts

Paranormal romance is a popular sub-genre of romance that features the supernatural. Find inspiration to write a story in this genre.

How to Use APA Citations in Your Nonfiction Book

Iris Marsh

17 jan 20235 minuten om te lezen

How to Use APA Citations in Your Nonfiction Book

Knowing how to cite your sources in your nonfiction book is important for credibility. Find my tips & tricks for APA referencing here.

Em Dash, En Dash, and Hyphen: When Do You Use Them?

Iris Marsh

12 jan 20235 minuten om te lezen

Em Dash, En Dash, and Hyphen: When Do You Use Them?

The em dash, en dash, and hyphen look a lot alike, but each has a different purpose. How do you use them correctly? Read on to find out.

Active vs. Passive Voice in Writing: Which to Use?

Iris Marsh

5 jan 20233 minuten om te lezen

Active vs. Passive Voice in Writing: Which to Use?

You've undoubtedly heard the advice: never use passive voice in writing, use active voice. Is this always true? What's the difference?

Books About Writing Fiction: Review of The Write Structure

Iris Marsh

12 dec 20224 minuten om te lezen

Books About Writing Fiction: Review of The Write Structure

Reading books about writing fiction is essential to increase your skills. The Write Structure is a great book for learning story structure.

The Cost of Developmental Editing (And Budget-Friendly Options)

Iris Marsh

1 dec 20227 minuten om te lezen

The Cost of Developmental Editing (And Budget-Friendly Options)

Publishing a book comes with many costs. One of which is developmental editing. Find out what the cost is and what to do on a budget.