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This Halloween, Terrify Your Readers By Writing Amazing Short Horror Stories

Tips on how to write a spine-chilling horror short story to get into the spooky Halloween mood.

What is NaNoWriMo?

The biggest annual writing event is almost upon us! Find out what NaNoWriMo is, how you can participate and why you should.

Writing

How To Write A Thriller As Gripping As Netflix's Squid Game

Write a thriller that is as heart-stopping and nail-biting as Squid Game. Here are 6 tips to help you out.

Writing

8 Interesting Ways To Find Your Writing Inspiration, According To Famous Authors

In need of a quick creative pick-me-up? Here are 8 interesting ways that famous authors have found their writing inspiration, so you can take a page out of their book!

Writing

Writing Compelling Dialogue: 45 Other Words For Said

In this article, we take a look at some dialogue writing tips and present 45 other words you can replace said with.

Write Novel in a Year

7 Key Steps To Building Developed Characters

A 7-step guide to developing well-rounded and 3-dimensional characters that your readers will love and relate to.

Write Novel in a Year

How To Write A Synopsis For Your One Year Novel

A guide on how you can write a great story synopsis, both for making a publishing pitch and for planning your One Year Novel.

Writing

Want to Build a Fictional City of Your Dreams? Here are 6 Guiding Questions You Should Consider.

Building a fictional city or town of your own can be incredibly exciting, yet also incredibly daunting. Here are 6 guiding questions you can ask yourself while you embark on your journey to create your own sprawling world.

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How to Create a Character Profile: Guide and Template

Creating a character profile is one of the best ways to flash your characters out. Here's a guide on what you should include in your character profile, as well as a useful template that you can download!

Writing

How the Skeleton Drafting Method Can Help You Plan Your First Draft

If you're having problems outlining your first draft, it may be time to create a skeleton draft! In this article, we walk you through exactly how you can create your draft zero and plan your story.

Writing

6 Main Character Archetypes to Help You Craft Your Protagonist

Learning about archetypes is a great way to start crafting characters in your own story. From the Anti-hero to the Outcast, here are 6 interesting main character archetypes for your reference!

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A Beginner's Guide to Creating A Basic Story Outline

In part three of our One Year Novel series, we tackle the benefits of creating a basic story outline, and what goes into the perfect one!

Write Novel in a Year

How to Give Your Novel A Strong Story Premise

In part two of our One Year novel series, we tackle the beginning blocks of your story: the premise! Here's how you can construct a strong yet concise premise for your novel using JotterPad.

Write Novel in a Year

Want to Write A Novel in a Year? Follow Our One Year Novel Series!

For part one of our One Year Novel series, here are some tips and tricks on how you can write a novel in the span of one year.

Screenplay

How to Write a Screenplay Outline: Tips and Tricks

In order to streamline your screenwriting process, it's imperative that you craft a good screenplay outline! In this systematic guide, we give you some tips on how to create a strong screenplay outline.

JotterPad Basics

iA Writer versus JotterPad: Alternatives & Comparison

If you're looking for an alternative writing software to iA Writer, look no further than JotterPad. Let's compare the two and find out what JotterPad has to offer!

Screenplay

How To Write A Movie Script: A Beginners' Guide

Making a script for the big screen is no easy task. Luckily, we have just the guide for you! Read on for easy-to-follow steps on how to write a movie script with an effective screenwriting software.

Writing

How to Hook Your Readers in With a Killer Story Opening

Explore 6 killer story openings that will keep your readers wanting more...

Screenplay

How to Plan Your Screenplay Using the Save The Cat Beat Sheet: Tips and Template

Evolved from the classic Three-Act structure, the Save The Cat structure was coined by Blake Snyder himself. Read on for a guide and a template for your very own Save The Cat beat sheet!

Writing

The Snowflake Method of Outlining Your Plot

Coming up with a plot for your novel is no easy task. But worry not; we break down a step-by-step method that will help you outline your story!

Writing

How To Write A Script For Television

We bring you the ultimate guide to writing a television script. We've got you covered from story structure to formatting, as well as a writing software for your screenwriting needs.

Screenplay

How To Format A Screenplay In Microsoft Word

Formatting a screenplay on Microsoft Word can be a tedious affair. So, here's a detailed guide on how you can write your script on Microsoft Word and how JotterPad gives you a hassle-free experience.

Screenplay

How To Format A Screenplay In Google Docs

An in-depth guide to writing screenplay online using Google Docs. We also explore the top hassle-free alternatives that let you write screenplay online without formatting your scripts manually.

Writing

Suffering from Writer's Block? Try the One-Two Punch Writing Approach

Need something to get you out of that writing funk? Give the One-Two Punch approach a try.

Writing

Your Introduction to Writing Sci-Fi

When writing a sci-fi novel, one is often faced with the overwhelming possibilities of choice. What could you focus on? Your options are endless! Read on for a quick guide to the sci-fi genre, and some tips for writing sci fi novels, screenplays, short stories and more!