Plot Planning

Theme is the heart and soul of what the author is trying to say with a novel. Theme is about the big picture. It is the sum of what a novel truly means. Theme is imbedded...

A novel is a complex piece of fiction. It spans many chapters and covers a great journey. All novels have common elements: characters, plot, setting, dialogue, theme...

Many authors struggle to begin novels. Should the characters come first or should the story come first? The good news is that either start will work. The important part...

Plotting isn't formula; it's structure. Each genre has a basic plot structure. The following quick snapshots should help you begin a novel writing journey. Remember...

In midst of devising your literary masterpiece you find yourself unable to keep track of the ever-more complex action. What is a writer to do? What practical tools do...