Inkitt Team
Conflict is a core part of the human experience, often expressed through violence in storytelling. From classic novels like Little Women to modern thrillers, violence can…
Frenemies—they’re the perfect blend of love and hate. Often a staple of the friends-to-lovers trope, or sometimes just that one character who’s gone from warm and…
Dialogue is crucial in a book – it brings the story and characters to life. The way characters speak—what they say, how they say it, and…
Episodic stories have always been a hit—just look at TV today. But back in the Victorian Era, serialized fiction ruled the scene, giving us classics like…
What is Genre-Blending? Genre-blending is when a book combines elements from two or more genres to create a unique story. For example, a romance with a…
As Kindle Vella officially closes on February 25, 2025, and new purchases of episodes will no longer be available, we’re here at Inkitt excited to provide…
A central dramatic question in a novel is the main issue or conflict that drives the story forward and keeps readers engaged. It’s the “big question”…
Steampunk is an intriguing hybrid genre blending the Victorian aesthetics of the late 1800s with the science fiction tropes of a borderline dystopian future. It mixes…
Sure – doom and gloom might be a solid portion of your narrative. But that isn’t all there is to dystopian stories – and it’s your…
Just like in music, dynamics in storytelling are everything. As thrilling and shocking fight scenes can be in your manuscript, too many for too long can…