How many words should my novel be? The average word count for a standard novel is between 70,000 to 100,000 words. A minimum of 50,000 words is usually considered the threshold for a novel, while the maximum word count can range from 100,000 to 140,000, depending on your book's genre. Keep in mind, however, that this... Continue Reading →
ARCHITECT Writers who see themselves as “architects” tend to write best with a plan. They outline. They timeline. They pre-write with gusto. These writers find that the outline frees them, the work done ahead makes the words come more clearly, and the work done long before they start chapter 1 helps them write most efficiently.... Continue Reading →
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[Quotes] My House of Horrors – Chen Ge – Part 2 (ENG)
My House of Horrors - Chen Ge Chapter 563 - Part 2 Friend, I understand that there are many terrible things and people in the world—they are all around us—but other than them, there are still many more beautiful things in the world. The mix of good and bad forms the foundation of our lives. I... Continue Reading →
[Novel Note] Chinese Clichés or Slang – Chacarters (ENG)
Lazy Seven : One of my favorite hobbies is reading novels, especially Chinese novels. Then in the story in Chinese novels, idioms or unique slang often appear in calling certain characters. Those idioms made me feel like wanting to collect them personally, either because it sounded funny and made sense or anything. Lol XD
[Quotes] Records of the Human Emperor – Wang Chong – Part 2 (ENG)
Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 96 ‘The dam of a thousand li could crumble under an ant’s nest’ Chapter 101 'What does standing alone on the shore to ward off the sea feel like? What does standing alone in the storm to withstand the batter feel like? What does standing alone at the top... Continue Reading →
[Quotes] Records of the Human Emperor – Wang Chong – Part 1 (ENG)
Records of the Human Emperor [Couplet Army] 'Soldiers are trained for a thousand days to be used in a single moment' Chapter 1 'If only he wasn’t that obstinate then! If only he was able to awaken in time, stand up and protect his family and homeland with his military talents! It was all too... Continue Reading →
[Quotes] Otherworldly Evil Monarch – Jun Mo Xie – Part 3 (ENG)
Otherworldly Evil Monarch - Jun Mo Xie Chapter 570 'I am who I am, one and only! I am just me, I would not change for anyone or anything! When I want to be rakish, I'm rakish. When I want to be a gangster, I'm a gangster, When I want to act dumb, I acted... Continue Reading →
[Quotes] Otherworldly Evil Monarch – Jun Mo Xie – Part 2 (ENG)
Otherworldly Evil Monarch - Jun Mo Xie Chapter 305 'It's easy to change a country, but it's hard to change one's essential nature!' Chapter 357 'Turns his palm up, and he gathers the clouds. Turns his palm down, and he turns them to rain.' 'One laughs wildly when they are frustrated. And, one should do... Continue Reading →
[Quotes] Otherworldly Evil Monarch – Jun Mo Xie – Part 1 (ENG)
Otherworldly Evil Monarch - Jun Mo Xie Chapter 33 'I toast this cup to those whom I have killed in my previous life. Forgive me, for there is no chance for your revenge. Gulp! I toast this cup to those whose life I will take in my current life. Forgive me, for you are destined... Continue Reading →