As the title says, this is a collection of information that you can take into consideration when you are trying to develop an in-depth background for your characters. This help sheet is probably more helpful for contemporary characters, rather than characters with supernatural abilities. But you will still be able to find useful details to take into consideration as you try to create a complete identity for your characters - no matter the genre of your story.

Discover some of the writing tips from Wattpad Star and formerly featured author of 'Trapped'. I have completed my share of beta reads and critiques for new authors on and off Wattpad and many of the points I have noted are often repeats - something that I used to find in my own writing as well, but have stopped (or tried to stop) over the years. It's hard starting out, but it's even harder when no one points out your mistakes. I hope you will find this guide useful to detect some of those problem areas and pick up tips on how to avoid common mistakes. Writing is an art and takes practice. There is no corner cutting - you can only improve if you keep at it. Interested? Well, then let's explore some of the common traps I've seen...

Because we all need help sometimes.

After reading this guidebook, you'll have a method for ensuring that your story is well-told, well-paced, and highly effective. You'll be guided through the process of reviewing your story, scene-by-scene, until it works. We won't focus on copy-editing or proofreading. This is all about your story because your story matters! What you'll learn in this book: - Why you need to perform a story edit - How to make the most out of you characters - How to use the key elements of fiction to make your story flow - How to elevate the emotional impact of settings - How to engage your readers with the story arc

So, you've decided that you want to write. Or, maybe you didn't and someone's holding you hostage and this is your ticket to freedom (in which case call the police). Either way, if you're reading this book, it means you probably have no clue where to start. Or you need a few reminders on what to do (cough, your and you're, cough). Go on ahead and take my advice with a grain of salt. You've come to the right place. ______ If you are homophobic, sexist, racist, Islamophobic, antisemitic, etc etc. in any way, then please don't read this. You will be blocked if you decide to be an ass in my comments.

Looking for a book of cheat codes to writing? Look no further... Credits go to individual Tumblr OP's and other literary sources.

My method will help you with everything you'll need in order to write a book or a story. The beautiful new cover is by shining-diamonds! CONTENTS Why this method was created How this method was created Inspiration Creating conflict The pitch Inventing characters Mapping your world Making a story overview Writing a catchy beginning Working on one chapter at a time Descriptions Writer's block Coming up with a title Finishing the first draft Revision Common mistakes Little writing assignments This book used to be called writing a book in eight steps, but I've revised it and made it better.