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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