When crafting a fiction novel, the inciting incident is the first plot point in the story. It is important because it is when the protagonist’s journey begins, and therefore, so does the story itself. Here are six tips to keep in mind when crafting a powerful inciting incident.It Kickstarts the PlotThe...
From Tom and Jerry to Lady and the Tramp, children’s stories are brimming with animals that possess human qualities. They’re everywhere we go, embedding themselves into each child’s mental landscape and teaching them important life lessons, empathy, and the way a satisfying story ought to go.
But did...
Writing a novel is a daunting task. There’s no denying that.
Sure, it’s easy to write the first three chapters in one day when the initial spark ignites something deep within you.
You might even keep at it for a week or two, your motivation soaring high as you write and write and write some more.
But...
Every year, millions of books are published all over the world – and a large percentage of those are self-published fiction stories, guides, memoirs, and more.
With the rise of KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) in recent years, the number of self-published books has skyrocketed since its launch in 2007,...
If you ask a group of five hundred people, “What is the greatest novel ever written?” you will be met with five hundred different answers. The truth is, what one person considers a “great novel” may the “worst novel ever written” to someone else.
However, what most people actually mean when they say...
