Fiction idea

Let’s say you have a great idea for a story but you’re sort of stumped on how to start it. Often times, the opening line or first paragraph of a story can make or break a reader’s interest. It can be fun to experiment with different ways to start the same story and figure out... Read Article →

Dark Fiction, let's define. Fiction that is dark in both setting and themes which explore the more grim side of humanity. It may contain elements of Horror, but it isn't written with the sole purpose of scaring the reader. Since Dark refers more to a story's mood and themes it can be applied to a variety of different genres. Herein lies the confusion, for me anyway. So, if you write Dark Fiction and have a difficult time deciding which genre your story falls into, know you are not alone…

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Looking for short story ideas that will help you get published? Check out this list of over 100 story ideas to help you write great stories.

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Ready to explore the darker side of fiction? These 121+ prompts provide ideas for horror, thrillers, and dark fantasy, helping you write intense and unforgettable stories. Save this pin to use these prompts whenever you need creative inspiration for your fiction writing!

Most story idea generators are awful. They offer these mash-ups of random details that don’t make any sense, and require the writer to sift out the irrelevant details and find the connections. Or worse yet, they make you fill out some kind of form to get a nonsensical outline. This story generator works differently. Each prompt […]

This post about fantasy writing prompts is basically a fantasy plot generator in list form! Most of these are epic fantasy writing prompts, but depending on how you handle them, some of them could …

Let's talk about the elements of story. What specific elements do succesful stories have in common? And, what elements do you want in your story?