The first two answers that leapt to my mind when I saw the question 'How long does it take to write a novel?' were: As long as it takes; and How long is a piece of string? Okay, I've...

There are many great ways to start a story. Depending on the genre, you might begin mysteriously and gradually build to a climax. Or you might start with an image or description to orient the...

Establishing an online presence as a budding author can be a daunting process, especially if you're still trying to pick a platform. While indie authors primarily build their readership by...

As familiar as we may be with the health benefits of exercise, it's often one of the first things we time-poor writers sacrifice in order to work on our craft. I know I do, anyway. But in addition...

Flash fiction has become increasingly popular in recent years. You've probably noticed a plethora of websites and online publications dedicated entirely to flash fiction or microfiction, and...

While writers the world over struggle to craft truly original stories, theorists spend their time identifying ways in which they are actually all the same. Joseph Campbell famously reduced the...