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90 Villain Names for Your Novel: Male, Female & More
Generate the perfect villain name with our name generatorPicking the right name for your villain is an important step when creating a character, as it gives readers a glimpse into the villain’s personality, drive, and ...
How to Self-Publish a Book on Amazon: Formatting, Royalties, & More
Self-publishing your next best seller on Amazon couldn’t be easierYou’ve just completed your first book and can’t wait to present it to the world. Now what? Self-publishing on Amazon seriously couldn’t be easier,...
How to
Create a Character
Creating a character when you’re writing a book, short story, screenplay or telling any other type of story can be fun and exciting! It can also be a little daunting—there is a lot to consider. Part of creating a cha...
How to
Make Your Own Anime or Manga Character
If you're working on drawing your own manga or even if you just want to write a fanfic for your favorite anime or manga, you'll want to make a character who is interesting and makes people want to read your story (withou...
How to
Read Effectively
So, you want to learn how to get the most out of your reading experience. Reading effectively is a piece of cake whether you’re reading for school or fun. Not only will these tips help you retain and comprehend the inf...
How to Write a Personal Narrative like a Pro (With Examples)
What you need to know about engaging your readersPersonal narratives focus on a particular real life event that was pivotal or important for the writer. You may have to write a personal narrative as part of a college app...
How to
Self Publish a Book
Self publishing a book is popular for many reasons. Securing a traditional publishing contract may not work for you — they're hard to get, and you give up a lot of rights when you finally do get one. Self-publishing sh...
How to
Write a Narrative Paragraph
A narrative paragraph tells a story, either real or fictional, by introducing a topic, giving more details, and then ending with a reflection or transition to another paragraph. Being able to properly write a narrative p...
How to
Describe a Character's Looks Well
Dynamic, well-rounded characters hook readers and drive the plot of your story. However, describing your character well can be a challenge. With a little extra work, you can ensure your descriptions will engage your read...
Interesting Writing Prompts for Kids & Adults
Plus, tips from a professional author on becoming a better writer It happens to us all: you want to write, but you spend an hour staring at a blank page or computer screen. Thankfully, we’ve compiled a list of interest...
How to
Improve Your Writing Skills
center Perhaps you have dreams of becoming the next Great Novelist. Or maybe you just want to be able to better express your thoughts and ideas more clearly. Whether you want to improve your writing skills as a creative ...
How to
Write a Light Novel
Light novels, a form of Asian young adult literature (ライトノベル ''raito noberu'' or ラノベ ''ranobe'' for short), are a great route to take for storytellers of the anime-loving community. Light novels are pri...
Interesting Character Backstory Ideas to Try Out (That Aren’t Cliché)
Plus expert tips on creating compelling fictional charactersA compelling backstory is key for creating a complex and relatable fictional character. But what exactly makes a good backstory, and how do you come up with one...
A Complete Guide to eBook Writing
A beginner-friendly tutorial for aspiring writersReady to make your debut as a digital author? Whether you have useful advice to sell, or just want your voice to be heard, putting your words in an eBook (electronic book)...
How to
Create a Graphic Novel
Creating a graphic novel can be a fun challenge, as you get to write an original story and bring it to life with illustrations. A good graphic novel will move readers emotionally and visually, combining a great plot with...
How to
Make an Original Character in Gacha Club
Gacha Club is a game created by Lunime. It's another game in their Gacha series, which includes Gacha Studio, Gachaverse, and Gacha Life. Many players like to make OCs using their customized dress-up feature, and it's qu...
How to
Write a Backstory
In a narrative, the backstory should set up and explain who your character is now. Writing a strong backstory for a character can be tricky, especially if you want to avoid dumping information about the past into your na...
How to
Create and Publish a Novel as a Teenager
So, you want to publish a novel, and you think you're too young, but you're wrong. Anyone can write books, regardless of age, and teens can definitely create and publish novels, just as well as, if not better than, some...
40 Topics & Prompts to Inspire Your Writing
Overcome writer’s block with these ideas for short stories, blog posts, poems & more!You finally sit down to work on a new short story, essay, blog post, or poem, and—poof! All your inspiration disappears, and no mat...
How to
Write a Book As a Kid
If you love to read, chances are you’ve thought about how cool it would be to become an author yourself. Being a kid doesn’t mean you can’t write your own book, and even get it published. From finding your inspirat...
