How do you show how much time has passed in a short story or in a novel? Events happen, characters develop, and so time flows. But as your story stretches across days, weeks and years, it's...
Posts by Kyla Jo Magin
'Write with all five senses' is a brilliant rule for working on description; but how familiar are you with each? Sight, sound, smell, touch and taste are five simple details that help make your...
Alternate Point of View (POV) is a complicated narration form, but, if done the right way, it can make for a captivating read. This technique combines the depth of a single character’s...
What does it mean to write for yourself? It means that the story, the characters and the style are what you would want to read. And what you enjoy writing. Writing for the market means creating a...
8 Effective Ways To Write Page-Turning Tension For Your Novel
Tension is vital for any story. It’s what grips the reader, what keeps them hanging on from page to page and chapter to chapter. Tension can be intense who's-going-to-die moments, or subtler ones...
What makes an authentic villain? Kyla explores examples, tips and more in this ultimate guide...