How To Write Poetry for Absolute Beginners
Poetry—I’ve become quite intrigued by poetry these past few years. And that’s quite new to me. I enjoy the layers of symbolism and themes that come from poems. So, I’ve decided to finally look into how to write poetry, learn more about the craft, and share what I’ve found with you. I’ve found poetry to be an excellent tool for creative writers and authors. The shortness of poems allows authors to add to their portfolio quickly. Not only that, but poetry also stretches your writing muscles by forcing you to write in a new way. So, I want to share with you the basics of poetry, how and where to…
How To Pace a Novel for Beginners
There are many tips on how to pace a novel: plot points, percentages, guidelines, oh my! It can be confusing to know how to actually implement these tips while drafting your story. I mean we know where these events fall in relation to each other—the rising action leads to the climax which leads to the resolution—but how do we time these events and make sure we stay on course? Well, I’ll discuss the general rules for pacing a novel, how to actual write using them, and how to not overwhelm yourself. Let’s go! General Rules for Pacing Plot points are the most basic guide when plotting your story. I’m sure…
