5 Lesser Known Genres in Fiction
What are 5 lesser-known genres in fiction? Read our article to find out!
Beta Reader vs Editor: What’s the Difference?
When you finish writing a book, you can’t just send it off to the publisher without editing it or getting some feedback on it. But proper editing and just getting feedback and two very different things. Editing is done by a trained editor who checks…
How to Choose a Topic for Your Novel?
How to choose a topic for NaNoWriMo and not get tired of it after a few days? Read this article for tips and tricks on finding the idea of your dreams and never letting it go.
Hiring A Book Editor? Quick Questions to Help Choose Better.
Having a book editor on board is of the essence to produce a well-finished book. Hiring one is a major decision, it can be daunting for many writers. This article helps you pick the right one.
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 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….