Start Talking
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Kathryn Craft examines successful opening lines that rely on dialogue. "The challenge for a novel’s first line is...
Unexpected Curves in Your Plot
In a new blog post, Janice Hardy offers advice on creating plot twists. "Readers pay attention when they don't know what's coming next," she...
Narration: The Invisible but Crucial Element of Your Story
In a post on DIY MFA, Gabriela Pereira examines the importance of narration in storytelling. "I define narration as any part of the story...
Three Steps to Writing Multiple POV
In an article for Writer's Digest, Peter Stenson shares three easy steps for writing multiple perspective in fiction. It is through deeply understanding each...
The Power of White Space
In a new post, C.S. Lakin examines how writers can harness the power of white space on the page. Why is white space so...
Now, That’s an Entrance…
In a new post on Writer Unboxed, Kathryn Craft analyzes the openings of three novels to examine how the writers used different types of...
Layer Your Themes to Create Echoes and Callbacks
In a guest post on Writers Helping Writers, Jami Gold examines how you can create a more deeply layered story by establishing resonating themes. "Themes...
World-Building by Genre
In a post on DIY MFA, Gabriela Pereira focuses on the importance of world-building, even when you're not writing genre fiction. "Whether you write...
The End of the End
In another of their final podcasts of 2024, the Writing Excuses hosts continue their discussion about how to integrate the lessons learned over the...
Focus on Your Hero’s Special Skills
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Lucy Hay says giving your protagonist a special talent or skill can help you set her apart...
