The First Draft Pro Blog
We freaking love stories
You do too? Well, well, well. That smells like BFF potential.
How to write a novel with multiple storylines
Whether you're writing across different timelines, or from the perspective of multiple point-of-view characters, here's how to make a multiple storyline novel work effectively.
The 100+ Most Famous Writing Quotes of All Time
Let the world's most famous writers guide your way with more than 100 inspiring motivational quotes about writing, being a writer, and finishing your first draft.
A comprehensive guide to books on writing
Whether you're just starting or looking to polish your skills, something here will help you write better, inspire you, and even make you laugh.
What is exposition and how to do it well
Effectively conveying background information without overwhelming the reader.
The ultimate guide to your first draft
Comprehensive strategies and considerations for crafting your initial manuscript.
How to use the Kubler-Ross stages for managing change/grief in your story
Implementing the stages of grief to depict character development and conflict.
6 approaches to finishing your first draft
Strategies for completing the initial version of your manuscript.
How to write humour (a brief overview)
Techniques for incorporating humor into your narrative effectively.
The 2 ways you can introduce your inciting incident
Strategies for presenting the initiating event of your narrative.
A foolproof formula for writing a inciting incidents
Crafting compelling events that set the narrative in motion.