Writing books is so much fun, but it can also be a daunting task, especially when you first start. When I first started writing novels, I put together a small collection of books to reference to help keep me on track and give myself the best chance at success. These books have remained essential to my writing process, and recently I have added a few more to the pile. If you are new to writing or just looking for some excellent writing craft and career books, here is a list of

Writing villains can be a blast! The villain is one of the main elements of many stories that helps propel the protagonist into and through their journey. I prefer stories with a clear distinction between good and evil, but individual characters often have elements of both that they struggle with throughout the story. Villains are the same. Whether they completely buy into evil or get redeemed in the end, villains are people too and are fraught with flaws and failings. Over t

Details make the cake, even if they are subtle. Whether it’s a few key elements or a collection of unique ones, details can take your world-building to the next level. If you are new to writing fiction or just need some inspiration, here are five details to include in your writing that will make your world-building stand out!

World-building is my personal favorite element of writing epic fantasy. I love to think through all the details, create new creatures, develop countries, and more. But it can be a huge task if you are just starting. Not to worry! If you are just getting started building your fantasy world, here are three tips for making it epic!