Tag: how to write a better novel

A fully-developed manuscript will be rich from beginning to end, from the big to the small. How does yours hold up to this eight-part check?

Take a fresh look at your draft by studying the space between chapters. If your chapter breaks create an unpleasant surprise, you've got them in the wrong places.

Readers will decide what stands out about your writing, but thinking about creating "Wow!" moments helps you focus on writing them. What makes something so special that it stands out?

If you are writing a fantasy novel, these five considerations will help put you on the right track to creating a story that will capture readers' attention.

The marriage of story with detailed, expressive language will help you build a story world that is the heart of great writing.

Powerful words that pack a punch can make for highly evocative writing... but there’s something you should watch out for if you want to hit the right notes.

Make a list of your weaknesses, then actively use this knowledge of yourself to improve your writing to become a better writer.