Writing
30-Day Challenge
A writing prompt or commitment to write every day for 30 days, often to build habit and creativity.
Autobiography
A self-written account of the author’s own life.
Book Review
An evaluation or critique of a book’s content, style, and impact.
Character Development
The process of creating and evolving believable characters in a narrative.
Creative Nonfiction
A genre that uses literary styles and techniques to tell factual stories.
Dialogue
Written conversation between characters in a story or script.
Draft
An initial version of a piece of writing, subject to revision and editing.
Editing
The process of reviewing and correcting a written work to improve clarity, flow, and grammar.
Genre
A category of writing, such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.
Hook
The opening of a piece meant to grab the reader’s attention.
Manuscript
A writer’s original work before it is published.
Narrative Voice
The perspective from which a story is told, such as first person or third person.
Outline
A plan or structure for a written work, often listing main points and organization.
Pen Name
A pseudonym used by authors instead of their real name.
Plot
The sequence of events that make up a story.
Point of View
The vantage point from which a story is told (e.g., first-person, third-person omniscient).
Revision
The process of reworking content, structure, or wording after the first draft.
Short Story
A brief fictional narrative, typically under 10,000 words.
Style
An author’s distinctive way of writing, including tone, word choice, and sentence structure.
Writer’s Block
A condition where a writer is unable to produce new work or experiences creative slowdown.
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