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Okay, so you have this really epic idea with a developed setting and characters.  That's a great start, and it's time to think about conflicts. Conflicts are very, very important in a story.  It basically creates a story.  Most the time a story is essentially 'protagonist wants this but antagonist is stopping them.' So, what type of conflicts are there?  Character Vs. Self Character Vs. Character Character Vs. Nature Character Vs. Supernatural Character Vs. Technology Character Vs. Society Character Vs. Self Character Vs. Self is when the main character's antagonist is... themself.  The MC may deal with dilemmas, guilt, or stopping themselves from doing something.  This can be the whole conflict or maybe just a minor one.  For example, in my books, I often have MCs battle with themselves, but that isn't the main conflict. Character Vs. Character This is when the MC is battling another character.  For example, it can be a bully.  Or a rivalry....

  Writing the setting Setting is very important in a book.  It determines where the characters are and what circumstances they face.  For example, if they are in a post apocalyptic world there would be a lot of danger (or not!  It’s whatever you choose!) Here are some tips The world should make sense.  It doesn't have to be like our world but it should have a set of rules  Introduce the important parts of the world/area If you are choosing a city or state which you don't live in make sure you do research.  Looking at images is a good option Use your imagination! Questions to ask yourself: What dangers are posed? What are fun things to do? Does living in this setting make characters happy, sad, angry, etc? How does the character feel about living here? These are just a few questions and tips.  Do you have any?  Share in the comments!

  One very crucial part of a story is the characters.  Characters tell the story, go through hardships, and are sometimes role models in the real world.  Here are some important things to remember when creating a character. No one is perfect.  A character can't be all perfect and needs to make mistakes sometimes.  It is part of being a human to mess up sometimes If you want you can have a certain flaw about your character.  It can be physical or emotional.  A physical flaw includes a scar or a birthmark.  An emotional flaw can be having a temper. Make sure your main character isn't all bad.  It is hard to cheer on a horrible main character. You can think/write things to help you know your character more (which doesn't have to be shared with the public) Know your character’s tone.  For example, the way they respond to someone, the way they act when taking an insult, the way they react when forgiving, etc. As an example, I will let you kno...

  From the first time I wrote a story, I’ve been in love with doing it.  I’ve thought about it a bit and compiled some reasons I like doing it. There is no one telling you what to do.  It’s literally a blank page and you can add anything you want. It’s just fun.  There’s nothing better than sitting down on a nice morning and writing away. You can express yourself through words. You can create a whole new world Knowing someone is reading your book is the most wonderful feeling Writers/authors may be able to relate with this list.  There are a lot more reasons I love writing, so much that I don't have all day to list them (lol). Writers/authors, what’s your reasons you like writing?  Please share in the comments!  I’m excited to hear!

Writing a book can be challenging at points.  You may start to wonder what to write, how to resolve conflicts, etc.  Or writer's block hit you pretty hard.  To move forward in your story or development, I have added the important parts of a story. The beginning/exposition.  This is where you introduce the main character(s) and the setting.  Include important factors about your character, such as traits, talents, and flaws.  Also, the setting.  What country is he/she living in?  What state?  What city? Next, the conflict.  Every book and story has conflicts, and a character overcoming it is what makes it interesting and empowering.   After that, jump into rising action.  Conflicts get worse in this period.  You can make your main character stressed, upset, angry, etc. to show the reader them dealing with the problem. THE CLIMAX!!!  The most epic part of the story is the climax.  This part includes a lot of ac...

  As an avid writer of the genre middle grade, I write a lot of comedy.  I have learned that it can be difficult to write, so here are some tips: Imagining the scene in your head is good, but remember that it is words, not videos.  Make sure it makes sense Sometimes completely random jokes in dialogue are hilarious. Satire is a great form of humor.  It includes irony and usually makes fun of an issue.  As well as being funny, it is standing up against wrong views. Make sure not to offend anyone with jokes When in doubt of what you should do, sometimes using something funny that happened to you can work! Comedy can be difficult to write at times. Sometimes it comes out awkward and sounds like a desperate attempt to make people laugh. That's okay, just take time to think and come back to edit it. When writing comedy, make it brief. I recommend to not keep bringing up the same joke several times because it becomes repetitive and not so funny anymore. Also, it is...

When you hold a pen over a sheet of paper, or sit comfortably with a laptop in hand, you are about to enter a new world.  A world where you create anything you want.  There's no one to tell you that you can't do something. Words are more powerful than you may think.  Words can pursue, empower, make someone laugh, make someone’s day.  Words are remembered, passed down, and people take examples of them. So if you are a writer, remember that you aren't just writing.  You are making something wonderful.  Never give up on your passion and savor each word.