What is good action in a narrative? How do we write good action scenes? Sometimes it’s the tension in a conversation in a drama, and sometimes it’s the clatter of swords on a pirate ship. In this post, we are going to look at tips on writing action and examine some examples from other texts. By the end, you should have a well-rounded approach to incorporating more heart-pounding moments in your writing.
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Writing Suspense Stories: Techniques to Hook & Hold Readers
Writing suspense stories is akin to writing music. You want something catchy to pull readers in, but then you want to continue creating new lines of interest to maintain attention. Luckily, books and stories have huge windows to maintain attention. In this way, you still want to move readers through a narrative adroitly. The suspense keeps readers reading, and that’s a really good thing. In this post, we are going to discuss a few ideas about how to build tension and suspense accordingly.
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How to Write a Ghost Story: Eerie Essentials
In the realm of literature, few genres speak to the same sense of excitement as a horror story. The mystery, suspense, and eerie stories will always fascinate readers. Thus, exploring different types of ghost stories (and ghosts in general) helps writers understand their own approach to this genre. In this post, we will look at how to write a ghost story to weave our own spooky tales.
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