The Virtues of a Dialog Journal
In a post on Lit Reactor, Peter Derk says keeping a dialogue journal can help you spice up your characters' voices. "The point is to...
What is a Scene Sequel?
In a new post, Janice Hardy explains the concept of scene sequels and how they hold your narrative together.
But what's the difference? "Plot is...
Secrets Create Suspense
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Christina Delay says that a character's secrets provide a strong way to build suspense. She suggests three...
Historical Fantasy Also Benefits from Thorough Research
In an article for Writer's Digest, Amanda Glaze shares four tips for writing a historical fantasy fiction.
Let the Story Guide Your Research. "My...
Watch Out for These Novel-Killing Plot Blunders
In a post on the Killzone blog, James Scott Bell warns of three mistakes that can sink your novel.
The Tiresome Lead. A quirky...
Great First Lines Support Great Stories
In a post on the Novlr blog, Kim Montgomery emphasizes the importance of a great first line. "People enjoy books best when they are...
Sometimes It’s Ok to Fudge History
In an article for Writer's Digest, Elizabeth Everett discusses historical anachronisms in romance. "History is dirty," she says. "However, when I am reading a...
Does Your First Draft Stink? Here’s Why.
In a new post, Janice Hardy identifies 7 reasons your first draft may suck. "Bad first drafts happen all the time, even to professional...
Don’t Wait for Your Voice to Tell You What’s Wrong
In a post on the Stage 32 blog, Chris Morley continues his series on finding your creative voice. "Art is a gift from our...
Eight Steps to Inflating Flat Characters
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Lynette Burrows offers advice for inflating your flat characters. "Does your character have little to no internal...
