What actually is a ‘scene’ in a novel?

What actually is a ‘scene’ in a novel?

Last updated Aug 2, 2022 | Writing Tips

Is this a scene? If you’ve been writing fiction for long, you’ve probably asked yourself this question at some point, even if you didn’t think about it that way at the time. If you like to plan your stories, you might have found yourself creating a list of some or all...
Ways to use your invented language to create story conflict

Ways to use your invented language to create story conflict

Last updated Aug 2, 2022 | Writing Tips

If you love worldbuilding, inventing a language for your story world – be it a few words or a full-blown grammar – can be almost as fun as writing the story itself. But it can also be one of the hardest elements to work into your story in a meaningful way. You don’t...
5 reasons your novel might need a line edit

5 reasons your novel might need a line edit

Last updated Aug 2, 2022 | Writing Tips

Just before Fabled Planet was born, I hesitated to add line editing to our list of services – solely because so few authors know what it is and how it can improve their manuscript. I included it anyway. Because the truth is, a lot of authors who come to an editor...
5 awkward questions to ask about your magic system

5 awkward questions to ask about your magic system

Last updated Aug 2, 2022 | Writing Tips

Magic is the exclusive domain of fantasy and a cornerstone of our genre. So it makes sense that when worldbuilding, this is something you need to spend a bit of time on. A perfectly designed system of magic might just pop into your head while in the bath… or it might...