Author Archives: Chloe’ Williams

Writers often include trauma in stories as a way to add conflict to the plot. However, there is a lot about trauma that doesn’t get included or developed enough in stories. Or it just isn’t realistic enough. I once read a story where the main character experienced a horrific event and was almost murdered. TheContinue reading “Misconceptions About Trauma Writers Should Be Aware Of”

Since we as writers put little pieces of ourselves and our beliefs in every book or writing project we release, we tend to bare our souls through our work. Everything we write and release to the public will always have an impact on someone whether it’s intentional or not. Because of this, there is alwaysContinue reading “How to Motivate and Inspire Through Writing”

You can tell a lot about a person through what they say and how they say it. The same goes for fictional characters. The most characterization and personalization happen through dialogue because dialogue gives your characters a distinct personality. Each character has a unique voice with specific speech patterns. No one talks the exact sameContinue reading “How Dialogue Brings Your Characters and Story to Life”

I love poetry, and writing it always makes me feel so emotionally vulnerable and raw. Truly, that’s the beauty of poetry, and more people should experiment with it without questioning its validity as “real poetry.” Writing straight from the heart is the key for beautiful poems, but there is so much more that can helpContinue reading “How to Write Poetry Beautifully”

Rejection and criticism are common, especially in creative fields. When we put our work into the world, we are opening ourselves up to the opinions of other people. However, it is imperative that we understand that rejection and criticism should not be seen as wholly negative. When handled correctly, they can help us grow andContinue reading “How to Handle Rejection and Criticism as a Writer”

Writer’s block is what every writer dreads. Writing is meant to bring us joy and excitement. We’re meant to be passionate about it. And passion should allow their words to flow like a river, right? If this is true, why do writers sometimes feel like they are running into brick walls? Unfortunately, even though weContinue reading “How to Overcome Writer’s Block”

Typically, when discussing books, one of the questions asked is, “What is the book about?” In response, we usually say a book is about friendship, adventure, or coming-of-age. Each of these is an example of an overarching theme that can be found in books. It is what the story mainly revolves around; it is theContinue reading “Themes: Making Sure Your Audience Has Something to Take Away”