If writers really think about it, story structure can be similar to the functionality and foundation of different systems of the human body. There are four specific components of the anatomy of story structure that together make up the DNA of a cohesive, well-organized story. These four components include goals, characters, plot or story arcs, and scenes.

Before writers write about their cast of characters, it can be extremely helpful to complete character interviews and backstories. Both...

Foreshadowing is a common literary device that most seasoned writers have heard of before. It's when writers give hints of future events that are to come or will happen later within a story.

As I mentioned in my previous blogpost, there's three main different types of irony: verbal, situational, and dramatic. All three of these types of irony can be used creatively within writing to either add clever wit, create suspense, or add a little humor in stories.

Irony is a literary device that can add wit and intrigue in one's writing, but it isn't commonly used as much as metaphors or similes....

Christian fiction is different compared to other book genres, so some things just don't belong in these types of books in my opinion....

Christian fiction is writing for the heart and soul of readers, and a beacon of light among other genres in the book industry. Although...

Revision or revising is a process that's similar to recycling trash. Let's face it, sometimes our first drafts, second drafts, or even...

Drafting ...no, I'm not talking about the United States Army or Airforce. This reference is what I call the fourth stage of writing. Some...

Plotting and outlining together are the third stage of writing. These two forms of writing are sometimes used interchangeably; but...

Just as there are steps for a recipe , there are different stages of writing. Knowing the stages of writing can be beneficial in breaking...

In many ways, books are like people, as each one carries an essence of life, inspiration, and influence of its own. You know what people...

Thematic significance is the moral, statement, or universal truth an author is conveying to their readers through their short stories,...

Theme is many times associated with the message of stories based on the terminology we're familiar with from writing essay and research...

Like artists who paint on canvases , writers can also create beautiful images and pictures by the use of their words. Aside from literary...

Literary devices are writing tools and techniques that can help writers intrigue their readers more into their short stories, books, or...

There are many parts to writing a story, but there are six essential elements in particular that really make a story what it is, and...