Category: Fiction Writing
Creating compelling characters is perhaps the most important aspect of fiction writing. Previously, we've explored the processes of crafting believable characters, writing strong character relationships, and making your characters more memorable. But what about your characters' motivations? The decisions and actions of characters drive the plot of every story. And each …
Names are powerful. And naming a character is not a decision to be taken lightly. It can even be more important than a character's carefully-crafted appearance. Good names help both writers and readers move through a story smoothly." — Dan Schmidt But it's no easy task to find the right name for your …
Today is an incredibly exciting day for us here at Writer's Edit. In partnership with our imprint Talem Press, we're thrilled to bring you the exclusive cover reveal for our Founding Editor, Helen Scheuerer's debut fantasy novel, Heart of Mist. So without further ado... In the novel, we follow …
Books are often judged by their cover. And with all the work you've put into your story, you deserve a winning book cover – one that will pique the reader's interest to glance at the blurb on the back, and crack open the pages. So how can you ensure your book …
Hello readers and writers! We've got massive news to share with you today... Writer's Edit has launched a new fantasy fiction imprint: Talem Press! Talem Press is a new publisher of fantasy books, and is an imprint of Writer’s Edit Press. Founded in February 2017, they're a completely independent, Sydney-based …
Over the past decade, the Young Adult (YA) fiction market has grown so much, it's a wonder authors are still writing adult books at all. In fact, a 2015 study found that young adults were more likely to have read a book in the last twelve months than any other age group. Despite …
There are certain things all writers need: inspiration, creativity, dedication, some measure of talent. But there's one thing that's perhaps more important than all these elements combined – one thing that's guaranteed to help you become a productive, prolific writer. And that thing is a writing routine. Every writer who …
Have the words 'I'm not a real writer' ever crossed your mind? Have you ever felt that your writing skills are inadequate, despite evidence to the contrary? Have you ever achieved success with your writing, only to think, 'How did I get here/I don't know what I'm doing/I don't deserve …
