No More Tears – Writing Emotionally Without Cliches
In an article for Writer's Digest, Peter Mountford offers six tips for writing big emotions without getting maudlin. Mountford says the writer has two...
Using the Exterior to Reveal Interiority
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts focus on C.L. Clark’s “The Cook,” as they explore external and internal expression. In particular, the...
Five Reasons Your Ending Isn’t Very Good
In a recent post, Janice Hardy looks at 5 common problems with endings. "Your ending is the whole point of your book," she says....
Why the Denouement is Important for Your Story
In a post on DIY MFA, Gabriela Pereira discusses the importance of the denouement to your novel. "The denouement is that 'sigh of relief' that...
3 Tips for Mixing Genre
In an article for Writer's Digest, Tim Piper shares three tips for writing mixed-genre stories. They are:
Be sure it’s necessary. "If you can...
Titles Matter
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Barbara Linn Probst discusses the importance of titles and how to choose one. "Like a first...
Six Tips for Writing Your Monster
In an article for Writer's Digest, Jordan Kopy shares six tips for writing monsters in all genres of fiction. They include:
Define what your...
Light and Shadow Can Change Mood Without Altering Your Setting
In a guest post on Writers in the Storm, Angela Ackerman says that writers can flip the mood in their story by making strategic...
Is Your Character Stuck in Your Plot? Use an Emotion Amplifier
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Becca Puglisi explains how an emotion amplifier can get a moribund character moving. "Sometimes characters balk; they’d...
Villains Need Choices
A post on Killzone looks back to some prior articles providing advice on writing villains.
Clare Langley-Hawthorne offered four tips for creating a believable villain,...
