First Person vs. Third Person: Choosing the Right Point of View for Your Novel in 2026
There are several factors you should think about before you decide whether to write in 1st person or 3rd person POV>
Fiction Writing
Why Most Writers Never Finish Their First Draft (and How to Be the One Who Does)
Every fiction writer has their own creative process. Some outline every detail before they begin. Some write toward a vague idea. Some start with character, others with plot, setting, or a single image they can’t shake. Some type late at night with the news in the background. Some write longhand in the quiet before morning … Read more
Thoughts for authors of fantasy fiction
I thought I might pose some thoughts for fantasy authors to help them create a new fantasy world as the setting for their novel.
Writing Your Novel’s Premise
Writing a strong premise before you begin working on story structure (if you are a plotter) or just starting to write (if you are a panster) is important for a number of reasons. First, it will help you bring the idea for your story to life, and it is one of the foundational steps in … Read more
Character Archetypes – The Shapeshifter
Can a shapeshifter character add twists and turns to your plot and make your novel more dynamic?
Character Archetypes – The Threshold Guardian
If your hero/ine needs to be tested, consider using a threshold guardian archetype character to add tension and conflict.
Character Archetypes -The Outlaw
Maybe your book needs an outlaw. Outlaws are not always the bad guy, nor are they always gunslingers, though that is what may come to mind. The outlaw and the lawman aren’t necessarily separate or opposite either. Maybe your outlaw tries to go straight, and your cop is dirty. Your outlaw can be the good … Read more
Character Archetypes -The Mentor Character
Maybe your protagonist needs someone to bounce around ideas with. Or maybe your hero/ine needs guidance. Or maybe your protagonist needs someone to set them straight on those things that your hero/ine doesn’t want to deal with. You may need a mentor character in your novel.