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Frankly in Love: Book Review
Frankly in Love: Plot Summary Frank Li is torn between his parents’ expectations, and his own desires. His parents emigrated from Korea and are adamant that their children can only date Koreans. Unfortunately for Frank, he’s fallen for Brit who, for all her wonderful...
Building Strong Character Relationships
It’s common to focus on characterisation in writing, but don’t underestimate the importance of building strong character relationships. Your protagonist’s relationships provide vital context for them. Relationships can also be the catalyst for important growth or...
Book Review: The Song of Achilles
The Song of Achilles – Plot Summary Patroclus, having accidentally killed another boy, is exiled from his father’s lands. Sent to the court of King Peleus and his son Achilles, Patroclus still struggles to find his place. At least until he forms an unlikely bond with...
Developing Characters: Five Top Tips
Developing interesting characters is one of the cornerstones of strong writing, and it isn’t always easy! Luckily, using just a few straightforward tips you can enhance your characters and make sure they’ll hold your readers’ attention. 1. Write what you know This is...
Book Review: Severance
Severance – Plot Summary Shen Fever has spread across the world. Those afflicted, called ‘Fevered’, are doomed to repeat mundane activities from their lives, mindlessly, until they die. Candace has joined a group of survivors, traveling together to find a place where...
Narrative Perspective Options
Writing a story involves making many choices, and one of those choices is which narrative perspective you want to use. So, what is actually meant by ‘narrative perspective’, and why does it matter? ‘Narrative Perspective’ Definition When we talk about the narrative...