As a bilingual person, it is really funny to read books in which a bilingual character is written by an author who only speaks his mother tongue. One of the most common mistakes you see is this kind of conversation: “Hi! How are you?”“Tutto bene, thank you”“…what?”“OH sorry. I get confused sometimes” Sorry to break the myth but that’s not …
Literature is full of different book endings. Explaining how to write the ending of a book is a tricky business. Getting this step of the creative process wrong can ruin your book for many readers. A wonderful story with an unsuitable ending can make the reader feel as if they have wasted their time. Unfortunately, we sometimes forget all the …
There are many ways to outline your story, some more efficient than others. A very useful method that I also used for my book is to use the timeline. The timeline gives you a clearer idea of which events should happen before the others. It would help you enormously to choose a narrative structure with this method, but it is …
Many writers wonder how to use the Three Act Structure in their writing. The Three Act Structure is one of the most popular writing techniques in the world. The precise and orderly outline has guided the writing of millions of books, which are still loved and respected today. It began as a useful tool for screenwriting but writers of all …
There are some writers who do not need any preparation, they turn a random idea into a book without many steps in between. Other writers, however, need a general outline or several chapters outline to be at their best. Whichever category you belong to, you have the same talent at your disposal, you just have to take different paths to …
It is important to create a writing space for your book. Although it is possible to do any mental activity in the same room at home, it is not recommended. Have you ever tried studying on the bed? If yes, you will certainly have noticed that instead of reading you get sleepy and are easy prey for distractions. It also …
Stop writer’s block. It is really nerve-racking to have an interesting story in your head and not be able to get it out. All writers have a part of their brain dedicated to the graveyard of stories never told. To ideas not brought forward because of the blank page syndrome. There are many things that can trigger a person and …
Welcome hopeless writers, welcome to the article that will solve all your problems (or at least try to). Let me tell you a short story: Once upon a time there was a dreamer who had a great story in mind. She knew what she wanted to happen, she knew what morals the book would show, and she even decided on …
How to write better protagonists. In literature, film and epic stories of all kinds, many heroes have fascinated and inspired audiences, thus entering history. I will never tire of saying it, it is not the story that makes a book valuable but its characters. They are like the pillars of a temple, besides making it all better, they are the …
There are many methods to become a good writer, it is especially important to practise and write every day to challenge your talent and imagination with writing exercises. Another equally important thing is to read books by writers and teachers from whom you can learn different techniques to improve the way you tell your stories. In this article, I will …