POV and Perspective: Different but Complementary Tools
In an article for Writer's Digest, Kerri Schlottman explains the difference between perspective and point of view, and how these tools complement each other....
Keep it Moving! How to Fix Problems with Your Pacing
In a new post, Janice Hardy tackles the problem of pacing and how you can keep your novel moving forward at the right speed. "Too...
From Man to Super-Man
In a new post, Kristen Lamb suggests ways to help your protagonist stand out from the crowd. "The hero is the final product forged...
The Five Gates You Pass to Write a Book
In a new post, Mary Carroll Moore says you may encounter five gates as you write your novel, each of which may block your...
Don’t Mistake Info Dumping for Information
In the latest post in Writer's Digest series on mistakes writers make, editor Moriah Richard tackles information dumps, those ugly pages of narrative that...
Why Tone is Important
In an article for Script Lab, Ken Miyamoto examines tone in writing and why it's important. "Tone...creates the mood and atmosphere of the story, plot,...
Twist Your Way Out of the Muddy Middle
In a post on DIY MFA, Disha Walia says an interesting plot twist can help you write through the sometimes difficult middle portion of...
Tips for Developing Internal Conflict to Drive the Character’s Arc
In a new post on Writers Helping Writers, Becca Puglisi examines internal conflict and how it connects to your character's arc. "If you’re writing...
There’s More to a Hero Than Fists
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Donald Maass ponders what makes a hero and offers advice for portraying your protagonist as a hero without...
Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before…
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Liz Michalski discusses how to retell old stories and make them feel both fresh and familiar. "There’s something...
