Write to Break Their Hearts
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Matthew Normal talks about ways to explore emotion in your writing. "Emotion is what makes art so powerful, and,...
Stuck on Plot? Focus on Internal Conflict
In a new post, Janice Hardy focuses on internal conflict, a juicy source of obstacles for your protagonist in a character-driven novel. "At the...
Does Every Scene Need Conflict?
In a new post, September Fawkes broaches a subject many would deem blasphemous: writing scenes without conflict. While nearly every scene will have a...
Writing the Discomfort of Deception
In the latest in her series of FightWrite™ articles on Writer's Digest, Carla Hoch offers advice on writing deception and how body language can...
How to Reveal the Heroism in Your Predator
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Sue Coletta uses birds of prey as examples of how writers can create three-dimensional villains.
Raptors like owls,...
Your Characters’ Talents Can Help Them Stand Out
In a guest post on the Killzone blog, Becca Puglisi says that giving your character a unique talent is key to developing a well-rounded...
A Close Reading on Character
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts introduce their next close reading series, during which they will focus on character by reading three of...
Too Good to Resist
In a recent email to her mailing list, Janice Hardy suggests that strong temptations can provide good leverage for revealing character and creating conflict....
Is Your Story in the Mood?
In a new post, C.S. Lakin offers advice for infusing your story with mood. She suggests the following techniques:
Consider the purpose of your scene....
Why Prose Writers Should Dip Into the Poet’s Toolbox
In a post on the SFWA blog, Ursula Whitcher suggests that prose writers could benefit from practicing with the tools of poetry. "Writing poetry...
