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Fiction

How to Develop a Great Story Idea

December 5, 2025

If you jumped online to find writing prompts or story ideas, you’re in the right place. But what I’m about to tell you may surprise you. Novelists must think differently from other writers. Our aim is to create a world our readers can get lost in. But it’s easy to become overwhelmed before we even […]

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15 Common Themes in Literature

December 5, 2025

  Want Jerry as Your Mentor? Learn More If you’re like most people, the last time you discussed Literary Themes was in high school English class. Perhaps you discussed the Theme of death in one of Edgar Allen Poe’s many short stories, or picked apart the use of shame in The Scarlet Letter. Or maybe, […]

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3 Research Hacks for Your Novel

December 5, 2025

Guest post by Dave Chesson Research can make or break your novel. When readers choose your book, they expect to be transported into a believable and engrossing world. Research is the key to creating an immersive environment to be enjoyed and savored. Conversely, a badly researched novel can shatter the suspension of disbelief, causing your […]

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Types of Irony in Writing

June 15, 2025

  Want Jerry as Your Mentor? Learn More Don’t you find it ironic when you hear of an umpire cheating? Or a fire station burning?  Irony is simply the contrast between two seemingly incongruous facts. But irony is often misidentified. Readers and writers might describe a scene or a bit of dialogue as ironic when […]

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Creative Writing 101

January 27, 2025

Want Jerry as Your Mentor? Learn More You love to write and have been told you have a way with words. So you’ve decided to give writing a try—creative writing. Problem is, you’re finding it tougher than it looks. You may even have a great story idea, but you’re not sure how to turn it […]

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