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Nimrod Cortés

Nim is a full time writer who works as a blogger across a range of industries, from marketing, UX design, and editorial layout for independent authors. He has published short stories in several Spanish-language anthologies. In his spare time, he teaches creative writing courses and helps other authors to overcome writer's block.

Dec 18

Beyond the End: How to Write the Perfect Story Resolution

A story resolution is never easy to write. Sometimes, as writers, we’re so engrossed in bringing the story to life that we cannot t...

Hands flipping through a book to the story resolution in front of a lake - Photo by whereslugo on Unsplash

Sep 11

The Ghost Behind: Writing Psychological Trauma

Trauma in storytelling is a powerful force that can shape a character’s life and experiences. Depending on the type of story you’re telli...

wilted roses - Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Jun 23

Between Pen and Sword: The Secret to Writing Great Fight Scenes

Hand-to-hand combat in any story must be a powerful narrative clash between passion and action, where the writer transforms words into sw...

Writing great fight scenes 0 Photo by Ricardo Cruz on Unsplash

May 19

The Worldbuilding Workout: Tips for Sculpting Your Universe

You’ve probably read a story set in a world so wonderful that you think: “I wish I lived there”; or even better, it ins...

Worldbuilding techniques - Photo by Rex Joshua Alarcon America for Pexels