How do you make readers feel like they're inside your story? With a great setting! A great setting is more than just a backdrop, it’s a character in its own right . Whether you’re crafting a sprawling fantasy world, a small-town mystery, or a heart-pounding thriller, your setting should immerse readers, making them feel like they’ve stepped inside the story. But how do you bring your setting to life without overwhelming your reader with endless descriptions? Let’s dive into t

November is often thought of as the season of gratitude, but it’s also National Novel Writing Month ( NaNoWriMo , or now referred to as Novel November, NovNov ), when thousands of writers around the world dive headfirst into drafting a new story. Whether you’re participating in writing a novel this month or just trying to rekindle your creativity, this month is all about perseverance, reflection, and imagination. Below you’ll find prompts for every kind of writer from introsp

To help you succeed with Novel November, we'll be focusing our blogs on writing craft and fiction elements all month long! So let's dive in! World building is the foundation of any immersive story, whether you’re crafting a high-stakes thriller, a sprawling fantasy, or a dystopian future. But even the most creative worlds can fall flat if they suffer from common world building mistakes. A well-built world should feel alive , with its own logic, depth, and personality. So, let

Every November for years, writers around the world have circled their calendars, cleared their desks, and made a pact with their inner selves: “This month, I’ll write a novel.” That tradition has been largely carried by one banner event — but the landscape is shifting. If you’ve participated, watched from the sidelines, or always meant to dive in, it’s worth pausing to reflect on what was, what changed, and what now lies ahead. What was NaNoWriMo? The acronym stands for Natio

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