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Basic Rules Of Grammar Leaped vs Leapt

Leaped vs. Leapt: Basic Rules Of Grammar

The English language is a complex thing, and sometimes it feels like it was made to trick people. This is the case when it comes to the difference between leaped and leapt. Both of these words mean the same thing. Sometimes this
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Rebecca Jean

Should My Novel Have a Prologue?

In a novel, the prologue – a section preceding your first chapter – is a powerful literary tool. When utilised correctly, a prologue can elevate your novel to the next level. Fiction or non-fiction, crime or fantasy, a prologue sets
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Victor McMillan

Should My Novel Have An Epilogue?

Appearing at the very end of a novel, an effective epilogue can leave a lasting impression on your audience. Written in similar fashion to the prologue, this short section is situated directly after the final chapter. Writers typically employ an
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Victor McMillan
How To Write A Shippable Romance Novel

How To Write A Shippable Romance Novel

Romance. Love it or hate it, it’s been around forever. From William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to Sally Rooney’s Normal People, readers have been enamoured with love stories of all kinds. We’ve cried, we’ve felt things. And undoubtedly romance will
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Keionda Lewis
What Can We Learn From Reading Fiction

What Can We Learn From Reading Fiction Novels?

A book is like a time travel machine. Reading allows us to go into another world for a moment, whether it be to a wintry wonderland, a sun-blasted desert or a faraway castle equipped with fire-breathing dragons. It can also
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Keionda Lewis

How Much Do Literary Agents Cost?

What is a literary agent? How much do they cost? Do I need a literary agent? Can I even afford one? These are some of the most commonly asked questions in regards to literary agents, so today we’re here to clear
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Keionda Lewis

Which Point of View Should I Use for My Novel?

Before you get to work creating the greatest character of all time for your novel, you also have to stop and consider which perspective you want to tell your story from. Which one fits your story? Which will help you
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Keionda Lewis

Can A Novel Be Written In First Person?

Many authors enjoy writing in first person point of view, and for some, it can be easier to write this way. Some authors, on the other hand, prefer to write solely in third person, and some even prefer omnipotent point
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Keionda Lewis
How To Write When You're Not In The Mood

How to Write When You’re Not In The Mood

You’re at this site, reading this article, because you’re a writer. Whether or not you’ve had your writing published isn’t important. What is important is that you continue to write. Being disciplined to write regularly, particularly when you’re not in
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Flavia Young

Can A Novel Be A True Story?

As writers, we always hear that familiar old adage: Write what you know. Most often, we take this to mean that we should write about our own lives. Many well-known books have been based on the life of the author.
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Olivia McLeod