Creative nonfiction is an exciting genre that blends storytelling with real life, allowing writers to tell personal stories, historical events, or cultural reflections with a narrative flair. But sometimes, finding a place to start can be challenging or you’ve hit the dreaded writer’s block. Here are 21 creative nonfiction prompts to help you get started,…
Anecdotes are quick stories that add colour, humour, or insight in just a few lines. But how do you write a good one? Whether you want to engage readers, emphasise a point, or simply entertain, anecdotes can be a powerful tool – when done right. Let’s break down what makes a great anecdote, the different…
Creative nonfiction is one of my favourite genres in literature because it blends the storytelling elements of fiction with the authenticity of real-life events. This form of creative writing can include personal stories, historical events, or broader cultural reflections but still has all of the literary techniques and narrative flair that make a good story…
You never get a second chance to make a first impression and books are no different! The opening of a book is your chance to captivate readers and stop them from setting your novel aside. Creating a strong beginning is crucial, and for some stories, that opening will appear in your prologue. Since these can…
You’ve just spent hours absorbed in a novel, connecting with the characters, feeling their struggles, celebrating their victories. But as you turn the final page, something feels incomplete. What happens to the characters after the dust settles? Do they find happiness? Do they change? Without this closure, the story can feel like it ended abruptly. …
If you want to improve your writing skills or finally finish that novel you’ve been working on for years, then it’s time to set a writing goal. But the journey to completing a goal isn’t always straightforward. Many of us set ambitious goals only to lose momentum somewhere along the way. So here’s how to…
One of the first questions writers have when starting their first novel is: ‘How long should this be?’ ‘How many words in a novel?’ While every story is unique, word count can play a significant role in shaping your book’s structure, pacing and the reader’s engagement. Learn the average word count across various genres, how…
The best stories aren’t always invented – sometimes, they’re pulled straight from the messy madness of life. Creative nonfiction has skyrocketed in popularity over recent years as readers get the best of both world with an engaging narrative while also learning something. Here’s everything you need to know about this captivating form of writing and…
Descriptive writing is one of the most powerful tools a writer can use to bring a story to life. It allows readers to see, feel, and experience the story you’ve created. While a good plot and strong characters drive a story forward, it’s the descriptive elements that add depth and colour, making your story memorable…
Any story you read in literature is an example of narrative writing. Through narrative writing, authors paint pictures with words, tell stories and leave readers thinking about the story long after it’s finished. The best stories, novels or even non-fiction works been written by authors that masterfully understand how narrative writing works. Keep reading to learn…