Tag: Characters

  • Common Fiction Writing Mistakes: Part 2 (POV, Cause & Effect, and More)

    Common Fiction Writing Mistakes: Part 2 (POV, Cause & Effect, and More)

    Every writer has blind spots. Some over-describe, some jump POV mid-scene, some repeat favorite words without even noticing – and none of this means you’re a “bad” writer, it just means you’re human. These are all common fiction writing mistakes, some grammar related, that are easy to fix. Inconsistent POV (Head-Hopping) Head-hopping happens when a…

  • What Makes a Fantasy Novel

    What Makes a Fantasy Novel

    Welcome to Part 2 of the “What makes a . . . ” series. In this post, we’re looking at the five elements that help a fantasy novel hook readers and carry them into an incredible journey. If you want to dig deeper into worldbuilding, you may also enjoy Fantasy Worldbuilding Blueprint: Avoid These 5…

  • What Makes a Psychological Thriller

    What Makes a Psychological Thriller

    Welcome to Part 1 of “What Makes a . . .” a series of posts where I will be sharing the top principles of what makes a certain genre really thrive. This post is all about what makes a psychological thriller work. Discover the five elements that will keep your readers guessing and questioning reality…

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