Backstory adds emotional depth, context, and richness to your characters and plot—but drop it all at once, and you risk grinding your story to a halt. Info-dumping is one of the most common pitfalls in fiction writing, especially for newer writers who are eager to explain everything up front. So how do you incorporate backstoryContinue reading “How to Use Backstory Without Info-Dumping”
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Writing Across Genres: Blending Styles and Themes
When writers dare to venture into multiple genres within a single story, they open doors to creative freedom, unique storytelling experiences, and new ways to captivate readers. Writing across genres isn’t just about combining elements from two distinct categories, like romance and mystery, or science fiction and horror. It’s about weaving together themes, moods, andContinue reading “Writing Across Genres: Blending Styles and Themes”
The Importance of Conflict in Your Narrative
The Importance of Conflict in Your Narrative Conflict is the lifeblood of any story. Without it, there’s no tension, no stakes, and ultimately, no reason for the reader to keep turning the pages. Conflict is what drives the narrative forward, shapes your characters, and gives your story a purpose. Whether it’s an external struggle orContinue reading “The Importance of Conflict in Your Narrative”
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