Lydia Stevens

How to

Make a Comic

Comics have a way of making us feel. Whether that be laughter, sadness, intrigue, excitement, or any other emotion, the power of a visual story cannot be denied. Creating your own comic book can be a rewarding experience...

How to

Expand Your Vocabulary

Learning is ceaseless. You can cultivate an erudite persona as an adolescent--or even as an octogenarian--by building your vocabulary. Creating habits to help you learn and use the most accurate words in your language wi...

How to

Make a Comic Book

Making a comic book entirely from scratch can be a time-consuming process, but it’s also incredibly rewarding and creatively fulfilling. To make a comic from scratch, start by creating some characters and a plot for yo...

How to

Become a Writer

You love to write and express yourself, but how do you turn that passion into a career? It starts with writing as much as possible and learning the ins and outs of the craft, and we're here to help. In this article, we'l...

27 Ways to Describe a Forest Fire: Words and Tips

Forest fires are among nature’s greatest spectacles, which means that describing them can pose some challenges. How do you capture their color, heat, and intensity on the page? What words should you use? We’ll give y...

How to

Be Able to Create a Story

If you're ready to fire up your imagination, writing a short story or novel is one of the best ways to let your creativity run wild! To make your own story, all you'll need is something to write with and a bit of inspira...

What Is Main Character Energy? (Plus, How to Cultivate It)

Becoming the protagonist of your own lifeYou’ve seen the term “Main character energy” (or “MCE”) on TikTok and Instagram, usually accompanied by harps and glittery filters and people doing mundane tasks with h...

What Makes a Good Plot? A Guide to Character, Conflict, & More

Create tense narratives with exciting premisesPlotting a narrative can be one of the most rewarding tasks for writers…but where do you begin? A good plot is well-structured, and bursting with conflict and character. I...

How to

Publish a Children's Book

Book publishing in general has changed very significantly in the last few years. Children's books are no exception to this. If you've written a children's book, you're probably eager to get it published. The following a...

10 Fascinating and Creative Ways to Name an Evil Villain

Coming up with names for characters is an essential part of writing creative works of fiction. Whether you’re working on a comic, a novel, a short story, or a screenplay, if you have a villain, they need a good name! T...

How to

Create a Fantasy Character Name

Determining a name for a character can be difficult, particularly in a fantasy story, in which the parameters for what can go into a name tend to be broader. But with the right attention to detail, finding the right name...

How to

Become a Famous Writer

If you want to be a famous writer, young or old, this is the page for you. Dreams can come true, and if you set yourself to it, this article can help. Also, if you want a group of authors with nonstop creative ideas, you...

How to

Find Story Ideas

You're ready to write that short story or novel you've been eager to start, but there's one problem: you're not sure what to write about. Don't worry—ideas for incredible stories are all around you if you know where to...

How to

Plan to Write a Good Story

Planning is essential for writing any good story. You'll need to plan details such as the characters, setting and plot. While this task may seem difficult at first, it is actually relatively simple once you get started, ...

How to

Become an Author As a Teen

All of us have a dream. Something we enjoy doing. Writing can be a hobby, unless you want to go professional. Don't worry, it's not as difficult as it sounds. All you need is skill, imagination, and dedication, and you a...