Ending a Story

Sometimes, it would be easier if every book could end like the last page of a fairytale: “….and they all lived happily ever after. The end.” The dragon has just been...

Award-winning author and scientist Arthur Doweyko explains how he uses themes and endings to craft an engaging story. Doweyko enjoys playing with wonder through a...

Anyone who has seen a Hallmark movie can dissect a true romantic plot with ease. We know the conventions because they historically work well in a story. However, these...

You are now a couple of months into writing your novel and the deadline for your first draft is quickly approaching – what’s your plan to get it done? Do you feel behind...

Leslie Miller, co-founder of Girl Friday Productions, talks about knowing when your novel is really finished. “One of the first misconceptions about writing [is that...