• Romance Tropes in Fantasy: 5 Popular Love Stories in Fantasy Books

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    A professor in a college creative writing course once told his class that every story is a love story. At first, this may seem like an overstatement, but when you step back and analyze storytelling, it rings true. Love exists in every story—whether it’s love for another person, a country, God, or even an idea. This means that no matter what fantasy story you’re writing, romance in fantasy will likely find its way into your narrative. While those seeking an overt love story may turn to the romance genre, romance is not exclusive to it. Many fantasy books incorporate romance…

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    25 Reading Challenges for 2025: Fun and Creative Book Goals

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    Beginning a new year is always a great way to start fresh and accomplish those goals you’ve been dreaming of achieving. If you’re an avid reader, it is safe to assume one of your goals for 2025 is to read more, yet with so many books out there and so many books already on your TBR list, how do you decide what to read next? How about we help with 25 reading challenges for 2025? Here’s the challenge: Read 25 books in 2025! This particular challenge offers specific requisites of 25 different types of books to help expand your library…

  • Holiday Writer’s Gift Guide 2024

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    The end of another year approaches, bringing with it the magic of the Christmas season! With decorations lighting up homes and stores, Christmas music playing everywhere, and holiday plans taking shape, don’t forget to squeeze in some Christmas shopping. If you’re looking for thoughtful presents, our Holiday Writer’s Gift Guide 2024 is here to help you find the perfect gifts for the writers in your life. Whether they’re aspiring beginners or seasoned pros, these ideas will encourage creativity and inspire their craft. Top Gift Ideas for Writers in 2024 1. Journals are a Timeless and Essential Gift Perhaps the number…

  • Helpful Pointers on How to Write Dialogue

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    Whether in fiction or nonfiction, characters play a large role in driving a story along. Granted, they can’t do so if they remain quiet, and that is where conversations, or dialogue, come into play. Learning how to write dialogue between two or more characters throughout a story helps further the plot, develop the characters’ personalities, and make a story more believable to a reader, thus making the story that much more enjoyable. If you’re wondering how to write dialogue for your book, these tips can help guide you through the process. For some writers, dialogue can flow very naturally; for…