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6 Methods for Creating Character Chemistry
In a guest post on Writers in the Storm, Becca Puglisi offers advice on creating chemistry between your characters, even if they are enemies....
Tips for Easing the Anxiety of Setting Description
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Diana Giovinazzo discusses the importance of setting and offers tips for getting it right. "While characters are undeniably...
J’Accuse! The Power of Accusations
In a post on Lit Hub, Matthew Bucknor examines the power of the accusatory moment. "Accusatory moments hold tremendous power to build narrative momentum," Bucknor...
Tips for Using Nature to Support Character, Theme
In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Erin Radniecki examines how writers can use nature settings as more than backdrop. "If you want...
A Hero Under Duress
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Julie Duffy shares advice on creating interpersonal conflict that is both interesting and believable. While emotional reactions happen...
Raise Questions to Raise Suspense
In a new post, Janice Hardy says that raising questions in your reader's mind is the key to creating suspense. "Though we often associate...
How One Nonsense Word Helps Me Craft Better Character-Based Suspense
In an article for Writer's Digest, Nat Cassidy shares a nonsense word that helps him craft better character-based suspense. "When writing suspenseful, speculative stories...
Red Flags That Cause Readers to Stop Reading
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Janice Hardy identifies five red flags your novel might be too much work to read. Hardy...
How Second Person Lures Your Reader
Continuing their discussion on POV, the Writing Excuses hosts examine the intimacy of second person POV. While first person may seem more intimate, second...
Cascading Edits
In a new post, Janice Hardy explains how minor revisions to one section of your novel can reverberate throughout the entire story. "Tweak a...
