Fiction Writing
Craft compelling stories and novels
50 Novel Writing Prompts to Kickstart Your Book
Spark your next novel with 50 detailed writing prompts across 8 genres. Each prompt is rich enough to fuel a full-length book.
Novel Writing Prompts for Your First Book: 50+ Ideas
Novel writing prompts for your first book across 8 categories. Scenario, character, first-line, and constraint prompts to get your debut novel started.
Allegory in Fiction: A Complete Guide
Allegory is a story where characters and events represent something else entirely. Learn the difference between allegory and symbolism with famous examples.
How to Write Billionaire Romance
Write billionaire romance readers love. Make wealth believable, avoid cliches, nail the power dynamics, and create a love interest worth the fantasy.
Chekhov's Gun: The Storytelling Rule That Matters
If you show a gun in act one, it must fire by act three. Chekhov's Gun is the most important principle of efficient storytelling. Here is how to use it.
75+ Christmas Writing Prompts
Christmas writing prompts organized by sub-genre. 75+ specific, creative ideas to spark your next holiday story.
The 7 Types of Conflict in Fiction
No conflict, no story. Learn the 7 types of conflict in fiction — from person vs person to person vs self — and how to use them for maximum tension.
How to Write Contemporary Romance
Write contemporary romance that resonates. Covers subgenres, voice, modern settings, diversity, social media in fiction, and bestselling examples.
Dark Night of the Soul in Fiction
The dark night of the soul is the all-is-lost moment where your protagonist hits rock bottom. Learn why it matters, see examples, and write yours.
Deus Ex Machina: What It Is and How to Avoid It
Deus ex machina is the storytelling sin readers never forgive. Learn what it is, why it fails, and how to solve your plot without cheating.
Dramatic Irony: Definition and Examples
Dramatic irony is when the audience knows what characters do not. Learn how it creates tension with examples from Shakespeare, Sophocles, and modern fiction.
100+ Dystopian Writing Prompts
Dystopian writing prompts organized by sub-genre. 100+ specific, creative ideas to spark your next dystopian story.