How to make your novel interesting

Have you ever had the vibes of your story figured out but no plot? This post gives you an easy process to find out what actually happens in yor novel

Far-off places, daring sword fights, magic spells, and a prince in disguise!

When editing a novel, there are many things to look for and eliminate. Start with these four things to make your writing more effective.

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At the home stretch of getting my novel finished and readable, I’ve noticed certain trends in the things that I’ve had to eliminate during the editing process. We all have our own style of writing – unless we’re really hell bent on trying to sound like someone else – so naturally we also have our […]

If you want to write a fantasy novel, read this post to learn what mistakes to avoid and what your fantasy readers will expect from your story.

If you want to write historical fiction, you need to do research first. Read this post for historical setting writing inspiration and world-building tips for your historical novel, and learn how to research things like culture, politics and everyday life for your story world. Follow Protagonist Crafts for more writing tips.

When it comes to writing a story, there are few things quite as challenging as giving it a proper title. A story’s title needs to be short, compelling, memorable, and appropriate to the genre and plot of the story. Not to mention, there’s a lot of pressure to pick a good one! If your title isn’t interesting enough, you might not grab the attention of potential readers.

So, you've finished the first draft of your novel. Congratulations! With a completed draft under your belt, it can be tempting to dive straight into edits, revising all of those pesky plot holes and other weaknesses you created along the way. This, however, would likely be a big mistake. Revising