A storyteller is a person who loves telling stories. Whether reading them aloud or penning them down. A storyteller is more than just a writer. The world of stories is new yet tested for her at the same time. It’s more than just a fantasy. It’s more than mundane work. Read more…
“If you really want to know yourself, start by writing a book.” -Jodi Picoult Having a published book under one’s name is every writer’s dream. Holding a paperback copy with your name imprinted gives a different kind of satisfaction. It was a dream that came true for me when I Read more…
“For me, writing a short story is much, much harder than writing a novel.”-Lynn Abbey The article is much more than just talking about how to write a short story. Writing short stories is a much more complex task as compared to writing novels. I agree that writing a gripping Read more…
If you are a writer like me then I am absolutely sure of one thing. You love writing! You think a lot about writing and probably even dream about it. But often I hear people say that they don’t find enough time to write. So I thought of helping you Read more…
Plot defines the happenings in a story. In other words, plot tells us- what happens in a story. We get to know the flow of events in a structured manner. We can also say that it is the basic structure or the skeleton on which a story is built. This Read more…
“Nothing happens nowhere.” Setting is the where and when of the story. In other words, setting means the time and place of the story. It is usually revealed in the beginning of the story but, may change as the story progresses. Story setting is one of the fundamental requirements of Read more…
“Great dialogue makes great fiction.” Writing compelling dialogue is an art and a craft that a writer must master. Bad dialogue doesn’t connect with the readers and eventually a book that could have been awesome falls flat. Think about your favourite movie. Apart from the characters, what stays with the Read more…
If you are reading this article then I’m sure you love reading and writing stories. Now, I want you to think about your favourite story. Now, think about the characters in that story. You probably can visualize them. That’s the key point. In this article we will discuss how you Read more…
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