Writing Short Leaves Less Room to Ramp Up Trouble
In an article for Writer's Digest, Lisa Cupolo offers advice for creating trouble for your characters within the confines of a short story. "Stories...
What is “Bad” Writing, Really?
In a recent post, Janice Hardy offers advice on avoiding "bad" writing. "We writers notice bad writing far more easily than readers, because we...
Turning Up the Contrast With Juxtaposition
In this episode, the Writing Excuses hosts examine juxtaposition as a way to build tension, by allowing the reader to insert themselves in the...
Turn Your Story into an Audio Drama
In a post on the Stage 32 blog, Sara Hathaway offers advice for writing and creating your own audio drama. "Audio dramas are a fun way...
A Gothic Novel is More than Mere Atmosphere
In an article for Writer's Digest, Katie Lumsden shares five tips on how to write a gothic novel, and suggests questions to ask before deciding...
The Geometry of Story
During an interview with the DIY MFA podcast, Steven James explains his multi-faceted storytelling framework. They also discuss:
The importance of what is, not...
Creating a Believable Novel-within-a-Novel
When your story calls for it, your characters may need to interact with their story world's media - newspapers, movies, theater, books, and music....
Finding Heart in Absurdity
In a post on the Script Lab, Shanee Edwards shares eight storytelling lessons you can learn from Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Your Characters’ Voices are as Important as Your Own
In a new post, Janice Hardy writes about finding the right voice for your characters. "You need multiple character voices in every book you write,"...
What a Pig Can Teach You About Theme
C.S. Lakin uses the film Babe to explore symbolism and how to use it to underline your theme. "Symbols are generally a visual object,...
