Writing Tips

Your story is an argument.

This is the difference between a plot and a story: a theme.

Jul 6 •

Heroes and Villains

We only know how to define them as long as nobody asks us to define them.

Jun 29 •

Does reading nonfiction help fiction writers?

It’s the question that’s been worrying me for some time.

May 16 •

What’s a theme and why’s it important to your story?

Theme is one of the most foundational elements of storytelling.

Apr 15 •

Who’s your narrator?

The more I read and write, the more I feel that there’s never a single narrator in most novels.

Mar 19 •

What is the “Law of Opposing Powers” and how can it level up your scenes?

Writing can be a really tough nut to crack.

Feb 15 •

Does your novel need an outline?

Not all novels are equal.

Jan 28 •

How to read like a writer

If you’ve ever followed any Writergram accounts on Instagram or Twitter, I guess you’d have heard this advice—read like a writer.

Jan 11 •

How to defeat the blank page.

I often see many writers on Instagram or Twitter talking about how you need to just sit down and write to actually start writing.

Dec 30, 2024 •

How to begin writing TODAY!

Writing is like a plant.

Dec 26, 2024 •

Novels are not movies.

Visual media has taken on the world by storm.

Oct 15, 2024 •

Why even “show, not tell”?

You must have heard the famous advice “show, not tell” around a hundred times by now.

Aug 25, 2024 •

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