The First Draft Pro Blog
We freaking love stories
You do too? Well, well, well. That smells like BFF potential.
How long should your short story be?
In this blog post, we'll provide guidance on determining the ideal length for a short story.
How long should your novella be?
In this blog post, we'll provide guidance on determining the ideal length for your novella.
How long should your novel be?
This blog post guides you in determining the ideal length for your novel, ensuring your work is concise and impactful.
Choose your fighter: the novel, novella and short story
Fiction writing has three primary forms: the novel, novella, and short story.
Research techniques for novel writing and worldbuilding
Creating plausible and accurate fiction requires a vivid imagination and thorough research.
Worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy
Create a believable and lived-in world for your sci-fi or fantasy novel.
Map-making tools for sci-fi writers
We've compiled a list of epic map-making resources for sci-fi writers.
5 map-making resources for fiction writers
We've compiled a list of five great map-making tools for your next fiction project.
Using real-world inspiration for fictional map-making
Use real-world inspiration to create your own unique fictional maps.
Defining the geography of your world
Geography plays a crucial role in worldbuilding for fiction writers.
Using maps in worldbuilding
Maps play a critical role in worldbuilding by bringing fictional worlds to life.