Authors
Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing: Which is Better?
Aug 21, 2022
5 min read
There are plenty of variables to consider: book rights, creative control, author earnings, time investment, industry trends, and so on.
What Are Foil and Stock Characters? Easy Examples from Harry Potter
- Aug 17, 2022
- 4 min read
The foil and stock characters are the focus of this article. What is their purpose in the story? How can you develop a character foil and choose an appropriate stock character for your story?
How to Create Powerful Conflict in Your Story | Useful Examples
- Aug 17, 2022
- 5 min read
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.
What Is Proofreading? A Comprehensive Guide
- Aug 17, 2022
- 7 min read
Straight off the bat, let’s establish that editing and proofreading are not the same. But if you were unaware of the difference, let this article be your one-stop destination to finally find out what proofreader actually does.
How to Write a Novel in Past Tense? 3 Steps & Examples
- Aug 16, 2022
- 5 min read
Writing a brilliant story starts with selecting the correct narrative tense. Is your story more suited to the present tense or the past? In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know while writing a novel in the past tense.
A Step-By-Step Guide to Self-Publishing
- Aug 01, 2022
- 5 min read
By the end of this article, you’ll be convinced that writing and publishing a book is well within your reach and you can do it entirely yourself (well, almost entirely). Read on…
How to Write Dialogue: 7 Rules, 5 Tips & 65 Examples
- Jul 28, 2022
- 8 min read
Terrific dialogue isn’t just important when writing fiction, it’s essential. To win a book deal, and for your readers to keep coming back to your next book, you need to deliver superb dialogue in every scene!
PaperTrue’s Language Trivia | From the Editor’s Desk
- Jul 15, 2022
- 3 min read
Answer these questions to test your knowledge of the English language. Leave a comment to share your score. No cheating!
Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey: Worksheet & Examples
- Jul 08, 2022
- 8 min read
Are there 17 steps in the hero’s journey, or 12, or 8? Let’s visit Joseph Campbell’s Monomyth, study some examples of the heroic quest, and find out how you can write memorable heroes.
