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Are you tired of seeing your favorite characters ruined in bizarre, out-of-character ways? (Looking at you, "Sexy Voldemort.") Don’t worry. You’re in good company! Writing fan fiction can be a fun, creative outlet, but it’s also important to balance between staying true to the source material and giving your imagination the freedom to run wild. So, grab your quill—or keyboard, because no one uses quills unless you’re in a Harry Potter AU. First and foremost, if you're going to write fan fiction that honors the original work, you need to know the original work. Yes, this means rewatching that show…

Editing pacing can feel anxiety-inducing. Too fast, and your story becomes a mess. Too slow, and your readers might slumber. But you don’t need to exchange scenes you've written to fix pacing. First and foremost: stop thinking about deleting chapters to fix pacing. A blank page doesn’t have pacing. You can’t measure rhythm on something that doesn’t exist. Cutting entire scenes or chapters might seem like a shortcut to tighten the flow, but it often creates new problems, leaving gaping holes in your narrative. Instead of cutting, focus on reshaping: - Is the scene’s aim unclear? Clarify its purpose. -…

Creating your author brand on social media can be a lot like trying to make a cake with no recipe. You might get a masterpiece, or you might get a floury disaster. The good news? With the right visual branding strategies, you can create something that not only looks good but also makes your audience crave for more. Your book didn’t just happen—it’s the result of caffeine-filled nights, emotional breakdowns, and moments of pure inspiration. Sharing these moments humanizes you and makes readers root for your success. Show off your workspace! Whether it’s a Pinterest-perfect desk or a chaotic dining…

Microfiction is the incredible art of telling a story in a ridiculously small amount of space. It’s like trying to fit a three-act play into a single song or packing all the suspense of a thriller into a single text message. When written well, microfiction is the bookish equal to a concentrated espresso shot: small, intense, and hits you in the right places If you’re thinking, “How am I supposed to do this in just two sentences?” don’t worry. Microfiction is tricky, but that’s half the fun.   Start in the Middle of the Action In a book, you’d build…

Flash fiction is writing with a strict word count  budget—folding an entire story into a few handful words, sometimes even fewer.  Writing flash fiction isn’t about stuffing; it’s about curating. When you only have a handful of words, there’s no time to set the table. Flash fiction works best when it starts with action or a high-stakes emotion. Forget about writing about the weather or easing into character backstory. Instead, think of an opening that grabs readers from the very start : “The letter dropped from her hand as she read the last line.” We’re already hooked, curious, and invested,…

So, you want to write horror that’ll make your readers feel like something is creeping up on them from behind? That’s fantastic! And the best part? We’re going to do it all without buckets of blood and without throwing in organs that slop around like leftover pasta. Because real horror—the kind that keeps you looking over your shoulder for hours—lives in the shadows, the silences, and the things left unseen.   Build Characters Your Readers Care About   Real horror doesn’t work unless readers feel for the person in the thick of it. No one wants to see a bunch…

From enemies to lovers and grumpy/sunshine to second chance and fake dating, there is no shortage of tropes in romance. However, there exist some elements in romance novels that are recurring enough that everyone thinks they are tropes. But, plot twist, they don’t exactly fall under that umbrella. For instance, the MMC crosses his arms while leaning against the wall, or the FMC tends to her love interest’s wounds. It is clear that these are not substantial enough to be a plot device… but they do give readers butterflies. Well, that’s the job of microtropes!   What Are Microtropes In…