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,...
The Perks and Pitfalls of Auto-Fiction
In a new post, Anne R. Allen examines auto-fiction, writing that blurs the line between autobiography and fiction. The industry still hasn't quite figured...
The Power of Anitic…PATION
In their latest podcast, the Writing Excuses hosts continue their discussion of anticipation. In this episode, they talk about how to create anticipatory tension...
Yes, You Can be Funny in a Serious Novel
In an article for Writer's Digest, Susan Reinhardt says humor can leaven even the darkest writing. "Humor is a tool I use to dial...
Foreshadowing Creates Tension and Suspense
In a post for BookBaby, Scott McCormick shares tips for making the most of foreshadowing, the art of hinting at what might happen later...
Do Your Supporting Characters Pop or Fizzle?
In the latest in Writer's Digest's ongoing series in mistakes writers make, Moriah Richard tackles the thorny issue of lifeless side characters. "Have you...
Two Tricks to Bring Your Reader Into Your Emotional Scenes
In a post on Jane Friedman's blog, Susan DeFreitas offers advice for getting emotion on the page. "People often don’t remember the plots of...
