TOOLS TO HELP IN WRITING PROSE
When you are writing prose, you need a place to manage the parts and segments of your stories, make side notes, format your work and check grammar mistakes. There are a lot of tools out there to choose from.
ACTIVE VOICE IN STORYTELLING
In a sentence, the active voice refers to a situation where the subject of the sentence performs the action of the verb. For example, “The snake bit the boy.” The subject , ‘Snake,’ is performing the action of the verb,…
PLOTTING YOUR NOVEL
A plot is a systematic arrangement of events that take place in the story. It’s a run down of events in a book from the beginning to the end. It’s important that you get to know how to plot your…
How to Write a Memoir
𝟏. 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 MEMOIR This is the first thing you should do before you set out to write your memoir. It will guide you in your writing process. Messages are lessons you want your readers to…
Elements of Fiction Writing
1. 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 Every good story has characters that readers can feel. Characters are doorways through which readers live your story. In writing your fiction, you have to carefully carve out three dimensional characters with unique personalities. These characters must go…
Tips to Practice in Fiction Writing (Part 3)
Picking up where we left off last week, there are three primary structures in fiction writing that will correctly frame your story and provide a jumping-off point for your plot. Three-Act Structure What is a three-act structure? This structure is…
WRITING GREAT FICTION Pt 2: Dialogue
In the last article, I shared a world of knowledge that can help you up if you’re new to the craft of writing. In this article, I am addressing the use of dialogue in writing great fiction. Call to mind…
STARTER TIPS FOR GREAT FICTION
Fiction is a fascinating art that employs the power of words to build imaginative escapades. Great fiction is a product of consistent practice and mastering of the craft. I started writing fiction when I was in secondary school (high school).…
Before Letting Go, 2
Akpan's University journey is just beginning but already Pamela's curves have ensnared him...
Before Letting Go
Akpan moved his lips slow, licking to make them wet again. He glimpsed the other guys in the room without turning his head; no one was looking at him; Akpan was relieved. His spoon was at the ready in his…