The Ultimate Guide to Dialogue Writing
Is dialogue writing an easier task for playwrights as compared to novel writers? Maybe it is. Because the former don’t have to deal with all elements of a novel to tell their story, they heavily rely on characters for that. Whereas an author has to…
Character Talk: The Foil and The Stock
The stock and the foil: These two characters will be the focus of this article. What is their purpose in the story? How can you develop a foil and choose an appropriate stock character for your story? All this, while we take a look at some of the most memorable characters from both these categories.
How to Create Conflict in Stories
In this article, you will learn about how and why conflict is crucial in all stories. We also discuss the steps to be followed to create genuine conflict.
How to Defeat Writer’s Fatigue During NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo is a big deal because it’s an insane challenge. Writing 50,000 words in a month’s time is extremely tiring. No writer should attempt to do this, for the sake of sanity. And yet, there are millions from around the world who do this every…
How to Write Unforgettable Antagonists
Ever get stuck writing a character? We bet you often do. Creating memorable characters is a challenging task for all writers and conjuring up memorable antagonists is perhaps the most difficult. We’ve already seen the types of characters common to all stories. In this article,…
11 Marketing tips for self-publishing authors
PaperTrue has edited and proofread a great deal of self-published books, and we have a huge amount of respect for self-published authors. We understand the trials and tribulations of bringing out a book into the market without the support and backing of giant publishing houses….
Types of Characters in Fiction
“What drives a novel, plot or characters?” Well, that isn’t an easy question to answer for any writer, editor, or serious reader. There is a whole lot that drives a story of a novel apart from those two aspects. But we aren’t going to get…
The Planning Process of Writing Grant Proposals
So, you’re researching about writing a grant proposal. That’s great! It means you have some valuable research in the works or you’re building a community resource or a device you’re passionate about. That distinct vision can be improved or advanced, only if you have the…
How to Format a Chicago-Style Paper
If you’re writing history papers, you’ll most likely be asked to adhere to the Chicago style, also referred to as Turabian style when referring to research papers. In the previous articles, we had a look at the APA style and MLA style rules of formatting….