From the wilds of Alaska's prehistory to the Cold War era of the 1980s, these books take the reader into various parts of the Land of the Midnight Sun.

Jul 12, 2009 - Marie Brannon

From the wild Arizona Territory of the 19th century to Tucson in the 1980s, these books take the reader into various parts of the Grand Canyon State.

Jul 8, 2009 - Marie Brannon

The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns have given readers a look inside the personal, ethnic and political struggles of Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban.

Dec 17, 2009 - Paula I. Nielson

Four essential elements of fiction - plot, theme, characterization and voice - are discussed by editor Arthur A. Levine.

Feb 16, 2008 - Jennifer Jensen

Fictional accounts of alcoholics and their lives can sometimes provide readers with much-needed insight into the disease. Here are just a few novels to consider.

Jun 4, 2009 - Marie Brannon

From the hills of the Ozarks to a cotton farm in northeast Arkansas, these books take the reader into various parts of the Natural State.

Jul 21, 2009 - Marie Brannon

The characters in these football novels range from a Navy pilot to a Texas newspaperwoman and from a journalist to an aging former star.

Nov 17, 2009 - Marie Brannon

In Harper Lee's novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, the themes of knowledge and ignorance weave their way through the plot.

Apr 9, 2009 - Melissa Howard

Before you begin your novel you should have a workable outline, biographies of major characters, random scenes and research at hand.

Apr 14, 2009 - Vickie Britton

Many writers struggle with how and where to begin a novel. The first chapter, and even the first line, are often the most important in capturing the reader's attention.

Nov 8, 2009 - Sandra Raymond

Fictional accounts with characters or settings in various parts of Alabama have produced many memorable characters, plots, dialogs and issues.

Jun 30, 2009 - Marie Brannon

Fictional accounts of volcanoes have been popular since Jules Verne wrote the classic in 1864. The following novels explore different aspects.

May 1, 2010 - Marie Brannon

A plot-driven novel focuses on action while a character-driven book places the emphasis on emotion and reflection.

Jul 25, 2009 - Vickie Britton

Charles Dickens is known for his original characters, but there are several stock types of people who recur in several Dickens books.

Jun 22, 2009 - Rachel McCrum

Find out how to create a theme in relation to your character. Includes Famous Themes, a Writing Exercise, and Theme & Character Examples.

Jul 8, 2008 - Joe Lam

Why themes are so important when writing a novel, where they can be found and how best to go about developing them.

Jan 11, 2011 - Thomas Brown

Novice writers can add unity to their creative writing by investing ordinary items with symbolic meaning. Symbols and allusions can enhance the theme of the novel.

Nov 15, 2009 - James Parsons

Adolescents have many issues to cope with. Novels can help them deal with unexpected events and problematic circumstances, giving them the strength to carry on.

Jul 24, 2009 - Catherine Owen

Fire is one of mankind's greatest friends and one of its greatest enemies. Novelists have used the deliberately-set fire in many exciting tales. Here are just a few.

Sep 1, 2009 - Marie Brannon

From Luster to Reverend Shegog, find out more about the people who support the activity of the Compson household.

Oct 19, 2007 - Melissa Howard