Head-hopping: what it is and why you shouldn’t do it

Head-hopping: what it is and why you shouldn’t do it

Last updated Nov 30, 2023 | Blog

What is head-hopping? It’s when the point of view (POV) character switches abruptly in the middle of a scene. Take a look at this excerpt: ‘Something wrong with the food, Miss Annalise?’ Elias asked. Why was she acting all prim even when no one else was around, like...
Four steps for writing romantic relationships that make sense

Four steps for writing romantic relationships that make sense

Last updated Jul 4, 2023 | Blog

Even if your story is not a historical romance, you may still want to incorporate a romantic subplot for that extra dose of spice and emotional depth. But you want to do it well. You’ve read your share of predictable, throwaway relationship subplots that left you...
Four ways theme can help you write with meaning

Four ways theme can help you write with meaning

Last updated Jul 4, 2023 | Blog

Despite being a highly neglected element of storytelling, theme is in fact one of the most powerful tools at your disposal as you plan, write, and revise your novel. In school, many of us learn to identify a theme as a single word or phrase, a broad topic explored in...