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We explain the three-act structure for novels, along with some famous ...

World-building in stories is all about creating a world that makes sense within the context of the story. Essentially a world is made of two main elements, the central idea of the story and a setting. Before we jump into the list of 112+ world-building questions, there are a couple ...

This guide explains the 5 elements of a story with ...

Need help planning a story? A story mountain is a brilliant tool for helping new writers understand story structure and plotting. Behind every great story is a mountain metaphor. You start off on the safe, steady ground. As you make your way up the mountain, you face many conflicts and ...

Over 48 Harry Potter writing prompts to inspire your next ...

Acrostic poems are one of the simplest forms of poetry out there. They may seem scary to beginners, but once you know how to write one, you’ll never stop writing! In this post, we’ll teach you how to write an acrostic poem in 5 easy steps, along with a printable ...

Learn how to develop characters with these 20 tips. Plus free character workbook ...

Learn how to outline a book in seven easy steps. Don’t rush off and write a book yet! Wait a moment, and explore your book idea in detail. Is it interesting enough? Will there be any gaps in the plot? Can my readers understand it? You won’t know the answers ...

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From Tyrannosauruses to Pterodactyls, these 16 dinosaur writing prompts will have your kids roaring for more! Everyone loves dinosaurs, from little kids to grown-ups. Whether you love dinosaurs for their looks or their role in the evolutionary tree, dinosaurs can teach a lot about life and death. And if you ...