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Exposition in Literature: Definition, Examples, and a Complete Guide for Writers

Exposition in Literature: Definition, Examples, and a Complete Guide for Writers

How do good stories start? In the middle of the action? With a slow buildup to the action?

Exposition is a literary term that deals with how to start a story.

In this article, I’ll define exposition, talk about how it fits into the dramatic structure, give examples of expositions from popular novels, plays, and films, and then give a few tips on how to use the exposition best in your writing.

40 Coming of Age Story Ideas

40 Coming of Age Story Ideas

Growing up is a universal experience with a myriad of variations. Some cultures and families have rituals that young people follow or rebel against to find their way to adulthood or self-actualization. Others are left to stumble through their entire life trying to figure out how to experience happiness.

We often think of coming of age or initiation stories as a journey from adolescence to adulthood, but some adults reach legal age without becoming a mature person. They can undergo a coming of age story much later. 
Let’s look at some prompts to write coming of age stories.

What Is Plot? The 6 Elements of Plot and How to Use Them

What Is Plot? The 6 Elements of Plot and How to Use Them

Plot has a specific structure. It follows a format that sucks readers in; introduces characters and character development at a pace guaranteed to create fans; and compels readers to keep reading in order to satisfy conflict and answer questions.

Do you want readers to love your story? (Who doesn’t, am I right?) Then you need to understand plot.

Maybe vs. May Be: The Simple Trick to Always Keep Them Straight

Maybe vs. May Be: The Simple Trick to Always Keep Them Straight

Maybe and may be are both used to discuss possibility. However, they are different, with the main difference between these two words being that they are two different parts of speech.

As you may remember from elementary school, there are nine different parts of speech. Let’s look at how to distinguish between maybe and may be.

New Year Journal Prompts: Get Your Year Started Right

New Year Journal Prompts: Get Your Year Started Right

It’s a new year! Whether you love making New Year’s resolutions or resist it, reflection at the end of a season is often a great way to provide clarity and direction. Here’s a list of new year journal prompts to start your year in a positive way! 

Top 10 Creative Writing Classes (2025): Can These Courses Get You Published?

Top 10 Creative Writing Classes (2025): Can These Courses Get You Published?

If you want to transform from aspiring writer to published author, you might be thinking maybe a few creative writing classes would help. But with so many classes out there, which ones should you take? After all, if you’re like me, you have a limited amount of time and money to invest in your writing.

Which creative writing classes should you take to give you the best chance of accomplishing your writing goals and getting published?

In this post, we’re going to review the top creative writing classes so that you can make an informed decision. We’ll also talk about the different types of courses, how to evaluate them, and give you tips to get the most out of the ones you choose to take.

Publisher Rocket Review: Will This Help You Sell More Books? (2025)

Publisher Rocket Review: Will This Help You Sell More Books? (2025)

How do you sell more books? This is a question I hear frequently from authors in our community. When you’ve done the hard work of writing a book, when you’ve even managed to get your book published, it would be nice to be able to get your book into the hands of readers. But anyone who has published a book knows that selling books isn’t simple.

That’s where Publisher Rocket, a powerful piece of book marketing software, comes in. What is Publisher Rocket, and will it help you in your book writing and marketing efforts? In this post, I’ll be sharing my Publisher Rocket review. I’ll also talk about how I personally use the tool.

The First 10 Steps to Write Your Book in 2025

The First 10 Steps to Write Your Book in 2025

Do you have an amazing book idea but not sure what to do with it? Are you hoping to write a book? Is 2025 the year you finally accomplish your dream?

A new year is a time for fresh starts and audacious goals. And if your goal this year is to write your book, you’re not alone.

One year is the perfect length of time to develop a writing schedule, meet your daily word count goal, and publish a book.

To do this, however, it’s worth listening to some writing tips on how to write a book. In this article, I’ll share ten practical steps that will help you find the writing time you’ve always wanted—and finally write (and finish) that book begging for your attention!

The Best Dictation and Speech-to-Text Apps for Writers

The Best Dictation and Speech-to-Text Apps for Writers

If you’re more comfortable talking through your ideas than typing them out, you may want to try one of these speech to text apps for writers. Dictation and transcription provide quick solutions for everything from working through interviews to recording story ideas and chapters. Check out our guide by guest writer Jamie Biggs and see which one is the best fit for you! 

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