World War II history collides with Arthurian legend in two gripping new adventures. Author Simon Rose announces the release of two new young adult fantasy novels in his Order of Excalibur series: The Order of Excalibur – The Ring of Fate and The Order of Excalibur – Reich Britannia. Set against the backdrop of World War II and a parallel Britain on…
The following is an excerpt from The Children’s Writer’s Guide. As a writer, I often find myself wondering, “What if?” This can in itself lead to many story ideas, some of which may end up being more developed than others. What if you received a letter informing you of your acceptance into a school for wizards?…
What if you stopped thinking about writing a book… …and actually finished one this summer? No pressure. No perfection. Just four weeks of fun, focus, and writing momentum with other writers doing the same wild thing you are—writing a full novel in a single month. Welcome to the Write a Book in a Month – July Challenge Here’s…
The following is an excerpt from The Children’s Writer’s Guide 2. In terms of characters, you need to make sure that they don’t spend too much time alone throughout the story. They can certainly spend time in their own thoughts or even talk to themselves aloud. Yet if they’re doing this too often, they need…
The following is an excerpt from The Time Traveler’s Guide. When writing time travel stories, anachronisms need to be avoided. Fictional characters in the medieval period or in World War II obviously can’t carry cell phones, check their email, or talk about TV shows. However, characters also can’t have political views that aren’t in keeping with…
The following is an excerpt from The Time Traveler’s Guide by Simon Rose. Time travel stories involving journeys into the past generally feature eras that readers will be familiar with. The world in which the story takes place, as well as the actual timeline of events in the story, whether used as part of the…
The following is an excerpt from The Time Traveler’s Guide by Simon Rose Time travel is defined as taking place when there is movement between specific points in time. This is achieved in the same way that objects and living things move through space. In fiction, this kind of travel is made possible by the…
by Suzanne Lieurance Here are 7 new creative writing prompts that explore themes of time, mystery, and transformation, all tied to the changing season. Monday’s Prompt: The Lost Hour As the clocks fall back, a mysterious hour emerges where time seems to stop. During this suspended moment, one person discovers a secret about their past…
by Suzanne Lieurance Virginia Woolf’s work is packed with lessons that can elevate your writing game. Here are 10 takeaways we can all learn from her: Takeaway #1. Stream of Consciousness as a Writing Tool Woolf was a master at showing the inner workings of her characters’ minds. By using stream of consciousness, she created…
Up to this point, you’ve been creating rising action for your story to keep readers reading because they’ve wanted to find out what happens next. This rising action now leads to the story climax, or the most exciting part of your story. Find out how to write the climax to your story.
by Suzanne Lieurance When it comes to understanding trade fiction versus commercial fiction, it’s easy to get confused—they’re often used interchangeably, but there’s a subtle difference that’s worth noting. What is Trade Fiction? Trade fiction is essentially any book you’d find in a bookstore or online, aimed at a general audience. It’s a broad category…
Follow this tips to write a great short story middle in lesson 3 of our Cooking Up a Short Story Challenge.
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