Monique Kostelac
Bio
Storyteller. Creativity Coach. Law grad (Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Intl Studies).
High chance I'm writing about Croatia & south-Eastern European history.
Stories (20/0)
How to run a thriving "writer gram"
Whether you want to admit it or not, social media is a great tool to help writers build a community. Now that’s all good and fine, until you notice that the BIG writing accounts with tens of thousands of followers tend to have one thing in common:
By Monique Kostelac2 years ago in Journal
How to write proper quality banter
There’s something special about reading high-quality banter in a manuscript. When done right, it hits a spot that is equivalent to a memory you experienced yourself. It’ll have you wanting to message your mates instantly, or share it at a party with a drink in hand and quality company around you.
By Monique Kostelac2 years ago in Fiction
3 Ways to Reignite Your Writing Spark
One thing I want you to get comfortable with as a writer is going through seasons. You’re going to have times where you’re feeling on top of the world, the words just flow and you feel like the complete creative genius that you are.
By Monique Kostelac2 years ago in Journal
6 TIPS FOR WRITING DIALOGUE
It should only be fitting that someone who is hyper-aware of the fact they have a tendency to write too much dialogue would share their tips on how to write dialogue. The art of the spoken conversation in the midst of descriptive, poised prose can either provide a satisfying vessel for the story to continue, or lead the reader to subconsciously wince at the inaccuracy of the apparent verbal engagement of two individuals.
By Monique Kostelac2 years ago in Lifehack
Romance books, fashion & other "girl" things...
If you looked at my bookshelf as a teenager, you would have found crime, war, contemporary drama, history and potentially some fantasy. Never in a million years would you have found anything by Jojo Moyes, Sophie Kinsella or any other romance/chick-lit author.
By Monique Kostelac2 years ago in Viva
