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10 Literary Characters Tween and Teen Girls Can Look Up To
These are female characters who don’t conform to stereotypes, who struggle and suffer, and who show young readers the power of perseverance and pluck.
What Would Classic Literary Characters Leave As Their Away Messages?
BRB Books imagines what would happen if your favorite literary characters were 13-year-olds on the internet.
Why are Teen Girls the new Sci-Fi Protagonists?, a guest post by Brea Grant
What is it about the teen girl experience that lends itself to being a protagonist in an otherworldly adventure?
26 Literary Characters Who Stole Your Heart
Admit it: You've fallen in love with at least one character in Harry Potter.
6 Tips on How to Read With Your Tween
No, your tweens aren't too old to read with you. (And vice-versa!)
This is How Literary Fiction Teaches Us to Be Human
Scientific research has consistently found a link between reading literary fiction and human empathy. Let's start taking these findings seriously.
Why Liberty Takes Character
Lawrence W. Reed joins us for a discussion on how to effectively communicate the ideas of liberty through storytelling.
How AI is revolutionising the role of the literary critic
Artificial intelligence sheds new light on classic texts. Literary theorists who don’t embrace it face obsolescence
Which "A Series Of Unfortunate Events" Character Are You?
Dear Reader, I'm sorry to say that the quiz you are about to do is extremely unpleasant. There are people in the world who know no misery and woe. But that, I'm afraid, is not you.
16 Fancy Literary Techniques Explained By Disney
Because why waste money on an English degree when you can just watch Disney movies?
How to Find a Literary Agent for Your Book
A step-by-step guide to finding literary agents, plus how to select the right agent for you and your work.
10 Books To Help Build Self-Confidence in Your Tweens and Teens
These 10 books will help your child gain self-confidence.
If You Like These Literary Classics, You Should Read These Indian Novels
What Literary Agents Expect from Conferences
I’ve done a lot of posts over the years on how authors can make the most of their conference experience. I’ve talked about everything from how to talk to agents in elevators, what shoes…
20 Awesome Examples Of Literary Graffiti
Thank you, graffiti artists, for making our streets a little bit smarter. How many of these literary references do you recognize?
How Much Do Literary Agents Charge?
10 Strategic Steps To Get A Literary Agent | Four Things An Agent Does | What Does a Publisher Do? | How Much Do Literary Agents Charge? | The Query Letter | 10 Tips for Writing Loglines | How Creatives Reject Rejection | Gallery of Rejection There seems to be a great deal of confusion about how much […]
How to Find Your Character's Motivation
Writers, it’s time to talk about Why-Power! Specifically, the why behind your characters’ story goals. Strong goals drive plot, of course, but it’s your characters reasons for wanting to achieve those goals that lend your story context and power. How so? In today's article, we're going to break why
Character Development: 9 Tips for Arcs with Depth
Character development gives your characters depth and takes readers on an engaging journey. Learn more about character arcs.
Secrets to Querying Literary Agents: 10 More Questions Answered
Still curious about the query process? We've answered 10 more common questions.
How to Use Enneagram to Type the Characters You Write
@LindsBrac Before you ask, I totally intended the pun. Character development can be one of the most interesting—and challenging—parts about writing fiction. As writers, we get to experience the world in so many different ways, through so many varying personalities. Then we give those experiences to our readers—and show them perspectives they may otherwise never …
