Marble temples. Markets bursting with ripe fruit. Bustling metropolises glittering with glass and steel. Details like these draw readers in. They create a sense of realism, build a story world that’s unique and memorable, and make readers fall in love with an imaginary place. If you’re in the world-building stage of writing, these fantasy nameContinue reading “Free Generators for Writers”
Category Archives: Writing
From Dream to Page: One Author’s Voyage
I met self-published author Kerenza Ryan at the Michigan Writer’s Workshop in the spring. She’s recently published her debut novel, The Romance of Psychosis. It looks unflinchingly at the realities of mental illness. With raw, moving language, it serves as a testament to the power of love. I sat down to have a conversation withContinue reading “From Dream to Page: One Author’s Voyage”
5 Beginner’s Tips For Novel Writing
In some ways, I’ve always been a writer. Before I knew my letters, I told stories to my mom, who wrote them down for me. I drew the pictures: jack’o’lanterns with curly vines, sleds in red and orange, sea creatures in the deep. But I didn’t write my first draft of a novel until IContinue reading “5 Beginner’s Tips For Novel Writing”
An Ink-Stained Scribe 