In fiction, plot is defined as the series of events (action) that make up a story. Most plots follow a structure known as Freytag’s triangle, which has five basic elements: Exposition/Introduction Inciting Incident Rising Action Climax Denouement...

Urban fiction, also known as street lit, hip-hop lit, gansta lit, or ghetto lit, tells the story of life in the inner-city, generally with a gritty, dark tone. The plot shines a light on the harsh realities of life in the city, including hard subjects...

When you’re ready to build up your Twitter community, the better you plan, the better the results. Follow these quick tips, tactics, and applications, and you’ll find being a self-published author on Twitter can be a very good thing. When it comes to...

You may or may not actually need a publishing attorney. But if you get into a dispute with your publisher, your agent, or another author for example, a publishing attorney will come in handy. If you’re sued for copyright infringement or you want to sue...

In the “old days” of movie making, a script doctor was someone to whom the studios turned to “punch up”, or improve, a script written by someone else. They worked anonymously, not really caring about becoming well-known (except with industry insiders...

Oh the joy of creating a new world filled with oddities and gizmos to wonder the imagination. The thought of all the possibilities and events that can take place in the mind are, well, mind-boggling. But what about the inhabitants of said new world?...

When you are starting out in the speaking world it’s important to build a following of people and a good portfolio of engagements that you can leverage into future speaking work. Word of mouth is a great way to build your fan base. Share news of your...

As an author, you need to promote your work constantly. The Internet is a critical component of any marketing effort. Search engines are often how your readers and potential readers will find you. But for that method to work, you need to be ranked on...

Creative Nonfiction: Memoir vs. Autobiography vs. Biography Writing any type of nonfiction story can be a daunting task. As the author, you have the responsibility to tell a true story and share the facts as accurately as you can—while also making...

When searching on the Internet for something, the most likely starting point is one of the big search engines, like Google.com. Through these search engines, results are returned in a specific order based mostly on relevance to the keywords you entered...