When You Plot, Don’t Skimp on Logic
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Susan DeFreitas examines the difference between a good story and a story that makes sense. Your story might...
Don’t Throw Anything Away!
In a post on Writers Write, Susanne Bennett suggests what you can do with stories or sections of stories that you wrote but abandoned....
The Perfection of Sunset Boulevard
In a post on the Killzone blog, James Scott Bell says writers can learn a lot from the classic noir film Sunset Boulevard.
His lessons...
The Simple Question of What Happens Next?
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts continue their exploration of tension, this time focusing on unanswered questions. While this obviously applies to...
History: What’s Fact and What’s Fiction?
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Eldred Bird examines the difference between writing about factual history and legend. "Most myths, legends, and heroes...
Free Advice is Only Worth What You Pay for It
In a post on Lit Reactor, Richard Thomas shares the best and worst writing advice he's ever heard.
The Best includes:
“In order to be a...
Have You Heard of the Big Five?
In a post on the Killzone blog, Garry Rodgers examines the five primary dimensions of human personality and suggest that writers can use these...
Can Your Novel Also Support a Short Story?
In a guest post on Janice Hardy's blog, Rayne Hall offers advice for writing a short story that spins off from your novel, as...
Advice on Writing Short While Still Developing Character
In a guest post on Writers Helping Writers, Jami Gold offers advice on creating story problems and character arcs within the short story, where...
Characters are More than Names on a Page
In a post on CrimeReads, J.A. Jance offers advice on creating believable characters. "As writers, it’s our responsibility to bring our characters, both major...
