by Ali | Jul 10, 2025 | Fiction
What is Subtext in Fiction – and How Can You Use it in Your Writing? Subtext is what’s unspoken or implied. It’s what lies beneath the surface-level meaning of what someone says or does. We’re all familiar with subtext in everyday life. Let’s say a family member asks,...
by Ali | Jul 3, 2025 | Motivation
Annual Writing Goal Progress in Q2, 2025 (Ditched Daily Writing Goal … and Wrote More!) We’re halfway through 2025 – how’s your writing been going so far this year? If you’re hitting your goals, fantastic! Take a moment this week to celebrate. 😃 If it’s...
by Ali | Jun 26, 2025 | Fiction
Writing Dialogue: Eight Straightforward Tips (Plus Examples) This post was first published in March 2012 and last updated in June 2025. Unless you’re creating flash fiction or something decidedly experimental, writing dialogue is essential. Great dialogue can immerse...
by Ali | Jun 19, 2025 | Fiction
Why You Should Stick to One Name for Each Character in Your Novel This post was first published in April 2018 and last updated in June 2025. You’re probably known by several different names in your life. I’m “Ali Luke” to Aliventures readers. I’m...
by Ali | Jun 12, 2025 | Fiction
What Are Supporting Characters? (Mentors, Best Friends, Love Interests, and More) Your novel needs a protagonist (main character) … but unless you’re writing something highly unusual and experimental, you’ll have a cast of more than just that one person. Some of the...
