How to Write Witty Dialogue – 10 Comedic Tips

How to Write Witty Dialogue – 10 Comedic Tips

At some point everyone in life experiences the moment when they tell a joke or say something they intend to be funny but it falls flat. Thankfully these moments are normally forgotten quickly, but for writers it can be different. Any attempt to write witty dialogue...
How to Write a Parody (Fiction & Nonfiction)

How to Write a Parody (Fiction & Nonfiction)

It can be difficult enough for writers to educate themselves on all the nuances of a genre in order to write well within it. But there is sometimes a further step that can be taken which adds an extra layer of learning and complexity; the parody. Parodying something...
How to Market a Cozy Mystery Book

How to Market a Cozy Mystery Book

When writing a book, if you finally reach the stage where you are happy with the words on the page themselves, you may feel like the work is done. In fact, it can seem daunting and maybe even a little unfair that there is still a long way to go, especially if you are...
11 Crime Fiction Mistakes to Avoid

11 Crime Fiction Mistakes to Avoid

In the dramatic world of crime fiction, authors embark on a thrilling journey to create tales of deception, mystery and unrelenting tension.  Writing a great crime story is an art form, demanding meticulous attention to detail, skillful character development and...
How to Write Science Fiction Dialogue

How to Write Science Fiction Dialogue

Writing dialogue in any work of fiction can be a difficult task.  There is an unspoken acceptance amongst both writer and reader that the dialogue is not perfectly life like and filled with misspoken words, characters talking over each other and various other...