Escape from Your Writing Zone
There’s friend zone, seen zone, and then there’s writing comfort zone. And right now you’re in the zone . . that zone. It’s comfortable. You’re used to it. You probably …
Vamp Up Your November
Their speed, their strength, and cunning ways make them all the scarier. In 1672, reports featured the vampire Jure Grando in a village in Istria; he was a peasant who …
Creating Villains They’ll Hate to Love
Your protagonist cannot be a hero without an antagonist. So how do you create unforgettable villains?
How to Avoid Plot Holes
Your book has got to be the best story they’ve read in a long time: interesting characters, humorous dialogues, great transition. It’s just plain awesome. There’s just one little problem: …
How to Deal with Criticism
Do you get your heart broken every time? Every time someone criticizes your work, that is. Does it hurt every single time? We get it. It can be hard …
Make Your Words Count
“I can’t think of the right word. Nah, that’s okay. Any generic word will do. Nobody cares. “ That’s where you’re dead wrong. Everybody cares. Word choice is very …
Unblocking Writer’s Block
Bang! You’ve hit a wall, a solid unmovable mass. And there you are staring blankly into space. Nothing, just nothing comes to mind. Well, my friend, it seems like you’ve …
A Ninja Writer’s Guide to NaNoWriMo
50,000 words in 30 days. Yes, folks before you gasp in awe: it can be done. It’s that time of the year for the summer version of Camp NaNoWriMo, and …
Reading Is A Brain-Boosting Activity
Here in Blvnp, we believe in the power of books to change people. Did you know that reading can, quite literally, change your brain? It helps strengthen neural communication. A …