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Back to Basics: Setting

Setting is an important aspect of creative writing because it’s the place where the story unfolds.

Aug 28, 20224 min read

Modern-Day Book Banning I recently came across an Instagram post listing 52 books that are banned from Utah’s largest school district....

Aug 25, 20223 min read

If you have a knack for words that coincides with a need for cash, you might consider a side-career as a freelance writer. As a...

Aug 18, 20224 min read

As writers, persuading our audience involves making them believe in our stories and characters, which allows them to not only follow...

Aug 11, 20223 min read

Kid Lit is one of the largest and most widely read book categories. It encompasses everything from Easy Readers to young adult novels,...

Aug 4, 20224 min read

What is a Trope? A trope is a symbol or theme in literature that becomes so common that its use is easily recognized across different...

Jul 28, 20223 min read

It is “a truth universally acknowledged” that no one writes quite like Jane Austen. Her mix of wit,levity, and sharp social observation...

Jul 21, 20224 min read

Every story requires worldbuilding, but writing in the fantasy genre presents a unique set of challenges. Your task is to create a world...

Jul 14, 20225 min read