What’s the Rule of Three, and How do You Use it in Your Writing?
The number three is everywhere when it comes to fiction writing.
How to Create a Spotify Playlist for Your Novel: Beautiful Little Furies playlist
I had a great time creating The Beautiful Little Furies Playlist on Spotify.
It was easy. First, I created an account. Then, it was very user-friendly and clear how to create a new playlist. You can search for songs and easily add whatever you want. You can also add an image at the top and name it whatever you want. As for how I decided on the content, I chose a lot of songs that were popular in the early 2000's, which is when Beautiful Little Furies takes place. …Five Rules For Writing Ghosts
Everybody loves a good ghost story. The mystery, intrigue, and spookiness factor is sure to attract readers. Writing ghost stories is also a great opportunity for writers to let their creativity run wild.
But I believe there are five rules for writing ghosts, and I'm going to share them with you now.
Writing ghost characters can be freeing and fun, however, it can also be tricky to pull off in a way that’s both …The Five Best Ways to End Your Novel
Do you have trouble writing the end of your novel? Help is here: Find out the five best ways to end your novel. Endings should be emotional. They should surprise the reader, yet also seem inevitable. I believe that finding the “right” ending to your novel is innate, something you must feel, rather than think too hard about–and perhaps that isn’t something that can be taught. That said, there are some strategies you can use. Effective endings might feature closure, finality, a twist, irony, or …
The Summer I Turned Pretty: How to Craft A Perfect Love Triangle
Not long ago, my thirteen-year-old daughter went to a slumber party where they spent the entire night streaming The Summer I Turned Pretty. When she got home, she immediately used the last of a birthday Amazon gift card to order the first novel. Since then (because I’ll always encourage reading) I’ve bought her the other two novels. She’s also been re-watching the series, telling me I should watch with her. She doesn’t have to twist my arm. I’m into it. Both the books and the show …