Writing Advice
11 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Writing My First Book
A lot of the time when you think about authors, you think about the literary greats. You think about those stories people gush over and over — Orwell and Dos...
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Writing Advice
Character Development Exercises: How to Create Unforgettable Characters
Every gripping story, no matter how packed with action or plot twists, hinges on one essential element: compelling characters. You can have a world-ending di...
Writing Advice
Static vs Dynamic Characters: What They Are and Why They Matter in Storytelling
Ever read a book and felt like the main character went on a life-changing journey while others seemed frozen in time? That’s the magic of static vs dynamic c...
Writing Advice
Fiction vs nonfiction: What’s the difference?
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9 Actionable Tips On How To Write Great Dialogue
Great dialogue is a vital component of any compelling piece of writing, whether it's a novel, screenplay, or short story. Dialogue has the power to bring cha...
Writing Advice
What Is The 5 Act Structure And How to Use It In Your Writing
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How To Write Realistic And Engaging Dialogue
Dialogue is the lifeblood of storytelling. It has the power to captivate readers, breathe life into characters, and propel the narrative forward. Writing rea...
Writing Advice
93 Book Tropes That Writers Need To Know About
- What is a Book Trope? - Are Books Tropes Good or Bad? - 31 Fantasy Book Tropes - 31 Romance Book Tropes - 31 Sci-fi Book Tropes - Using Book Tropes: Final ...
Writing Advice
How To Create Tension When Writing Your Story
Tension is a critical element in any story. It keeps readers engaged, invested, and on the edge of their seats. But how do you create tension in your writing...
World-Building
15 Steps to Fantasy World-Building
Worldbuilding is the process of creating an imaginary world or universe for the purpose of telling a story. It is a crucial element of fiction writing, espec...
Writing Advice
5 Key Elements To Writing A Great Fiction Novel
As a writer you want to create something original, something that draws the reader in, holds them by the collar and sets them down right at the end out of br...
Writing Advice
How to Write Believable Characters: Character Motivation
While readers will happily suspend their disbelief for anything from fantasy stories(https://www.cabbagetreebooks.com/blog/fantasy-short-stories) with dragon...
Self-Publishing
The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing
Self-publishing is one way for authors to get their work out there into the world. It means that you don’t need to wait on publishing houses to respond to yo...
Writing Advice
The Writer’s Guide: How To Create A Character Profile
At the centre of every great story(https://www.cabbagetreebooks.com/blog/david-gemmells-drenai-series) is a cast of characters that convince you to read on, ...
Self-Publishing
5 Things Every Author Needs To Know Before Self-Publishing
I recently self-published my first book. It was a baptism by fire. Inevitably, I made mistakes, things took longer than perhaps they should have. So, I wante...
Self-Publishing
Using Video To Promote Your Book Launch
Social Media and Video. These are two of the most important tools in any marketer’s toolbox.
Self-Publishing
Using Facebook Ads To Grow Your Books Sales
Facebook has over the last couple of years, become increasingly more commercial