Writing techniques

Writing exercises and resources for authors

There's more to writing than just sitting down and writing a novel from start to finish. In fact, there are many ways to approach writing...

Are you a plotter or a panster?

Are you a plotter or a panster? his is one of the things that makes writing exciting and the world of literature even more interesting.

The 12 (days) of writing tips and techniques

Well, well, well. It's been a good while since I last wrote a blog post for Sophie's Proof. It's been a busy couple of months of working...

Character building exercises

When it comes to writing, your characters play such a massive part in the quality of your story. Getting to know your characters is...

Writing in 2nd person

You, I am writing this blog post for you... Essentially, this is second person... Writing in 2nd person (aka direct address) is one of my...

World building

World building plays an essential part in any piece of writing, especially in fiction. When you first think of world building, your mind...

What is an unreliable narrator?

An unreliable narrator is a character that tells you the story with some kind of lack in credibility. This technique can be difficult to...

What is flash fiction?

What is flash fiction? Flash fiction (aka short shorts, micro-stories, napkin fiction, nano tales or postcard fiction) is a very short...

Writing perspectives - 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?

Should I write in first, second or third person? Good question! There is no right or wrong answer, choose what's right for you and your...