Fantasy tropes are some of the best literary tropes out there (except, perhaps, for romance). Whether you’re writing a fantasy novel or screenplay, you may be tempted to include fantasy tropes in your work – but, likewise, you may also be nervous about using a plot device that’s been used so many times it’s no The post The Very Best Fantasy Tropes To Include In Your Writing appeared first on Jericho Writers ..read more

Want to start your novel off with a bang? Use in medias res to create a dynamic opening that grabs your reader and sets the table for exciting scenes in later chapters.  In this guide, we’ll define in medias res, look at some example openings that employ it, and discuss how you can use in The post In Medias Res: Definition, Tips, And Examples appeared first on Jericho Writers ..read more

Fantasy tropes are some of the best literary tropes out there (except, perhaps, for romance). Whether you’re writing a fantasy novel or screenplay, you may be tempted to include fantasy tropes in your work – but, likewise, you may also be nervous about using a plot device that’s been used so many times it’s no The post The Top Fantasy Tropes To Include In Your Writing appeared first on Jericho Writers ..read more

Writing from a second person point of view isn’t very common – but it can be very effective.   Tutors, editors and fellow writers might all tell you to avoid it, dismissing the technique as difficult to pull off. But if you look closer, you will find a recent shift in this attitude. Writers are embracing The post Second Person Point Of View: When And How To Use It appeared first on Jericho Writers ..read more

How do you start a story? For many authors, writing the opening to any story brings on a special kind of anxiety. Like a first date, the pressure to make a good impression can be nerve-wracking – after all, it’s the first couple of chapters that have to hook a prospective agent, editor or reader.   The post How To Start A Story appeared first on Jericho Writers ..read more

If you love reading romance novels then you can’t avoid a romantic trope. It’s that part in the book when the two work colleagues who hate one another suddenly find themselves trapped in a lift together (forced proximity!). Or when two strangers brush fingers picking up the same fallen item (sexual tension!). Or when the The post 20 Powerful Romance Tropes (And How To Make Them Original) appeared first on Jericho Writers ..read more

All writers have different writing styles – whether that means what they write, how they write, or the way they approach their writing. It’s always fascinated me how the English language is made up of simply twenty-six letters arranged into more than 171,500 words, all of which we use to express thoughts, ideas and emotions. The post Different Types Of Writers – Which One Are You? appeared first on Jericho Writers ..read more

One of the very first things we must ask ourselves as we sit down to write is this: who is telling the story? Who is the reader listening to?  You may have an ingenious plot and a cast of wonderful characters, but you must also be able to tell the story in a way that The post How To Write In Third Person Limited Point Of View appeared first on Jericho Writers ..read more

Knowing which tense to write in can be one of the earliest stumbling blocks that a writer can face. Getting the tense right is key to ensuring that your text flows smoothly and that your reader can engage with your writing. Although it seems like such a simple decision, it can be so easy to The post Writing Tenses: Tips For Past, Present, And Future Tense  appeared first on Jericho Writers ..read more

Think about your favourite book for a moment. How does the story begin?  I would venture to guess that the storyline sunk its claws in from the very start. Maybe it was a heart pounding action scene. Or perhaps, a moral dilemma. Or did the main character’s first lines suck you right in?   Whatever occurred The post 10 Story Hook Tips For Grabbing Attention appeared first on Jericho Writers ..read more