Novels have many different character types. However, almost every novel will have these 6 character types. Check out bestselling & award-winning examples.

How to write the first chapter of your novel? Use the 5 Essential Elements of Chapter One!. See bestseller & award-winner examples PLUS writing exercises.

“She said” is an example of a dialogue tag. Learn about why said is the best dialogue tag to use including an analysis of 6 successful novels. Check it out!

How to create the main character? Learn the 3 elements s/he should have. Plus see protagonist examples from modern fiction. Get writing prompts & exercises.

All you need to know about plotting a novel. Learn about the 5 elements of plot, get modern example, diagrams + writing exercises. Master plotting a novel!

There are 4 different points of view in literature. Which should you use in your novel? See pros & cons, get examples of modern use & exercises to practice!

What is third person omniscient point of view? Learn 5 times to use it with bestselling and award-winning examples. Plus get 2 writing practice exercises.

What is third person limited point of view? She, himself and them are examples. Learn 4 times you should use 3rd limited & get 2 writing practice exercises.

Learn about 5 times you should use first person point of view, including bestselling and award-winning examples. Plus get writing prompts & exercises.

A comparison of past tense vs present tense. Which should you write your novel in? See pros & cons, modern examples & get writing practice exercises.

Present tense happens now. Writing a story in present tense doesn’t have to be hard. Check out 5 times you should, examples plus prompts & exercises.

Writing a story in past tense is most common in genre fiction. Learn about 5 times to choose past tense & get activities to practice writing your story.