Character building is the critical element that makes or breaks a book. When an author creates a character, they must consider several key things: Does my character have depth? Do my character’s actions and dialogue tell me who he is? Is my character relatable to readers? If not, how can I change him so that…
The tone of a book can make or break its reception. A bad mood evoked in the reader by a negative tone may have them put down the book halfway through, affecting sales negatively. You’d be surprised at how much of an effect a book’s tone has on its success. Just look at any bestseller…
A common problem for students is not understanding the author’s purpose. It can be hard to evaluate an author’s arguments, especially if one has never seen this type of format before. If one doesn’t know what to look for, it can be difficult to find anything substantial in the text. If you’re looking for biographical…
Writing a bestselling book series isn’t easy. Out of millions of writers, only dozens are lucky enough to make it to the bestselling charts. However, drawing readers is even more difficult with static book series, as you can’t change your basic perspective through unnecessary character developments in the middle of the series. Then, how do…
