Write What Haunts You
In a post on DIY MFA, Suzanne Moyers shares how the revelation of family secrets inspired her to "write what haunts you."
For Moyers, the...
Purse Junk – the Key to Character
In a new post, Janice Hardy says a few small details can help you understand your character and reveal them to your reader. "What does...
Some Things are Better Left Unsaid
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Kelsey Allagood says that what your characters don't say can be a vital component of great dialogue. Most...
The Changing of Seasons
In his latest column on LitReactor, Richard Thomas examines the symbolism of the four seasons. "Weather and the seasons may seem like an obvious...
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask: Six Research Tips from Lisa Genova
A post on Writers Write shares six research tips from Lisa Genova, an American neuroscientist and author of Still Alice.
Do your homework before you...
Using But-Therefore in Nonlinear Storytelling
A post on Industrial Scripts examines the but-therefore process of ensuring that the events of your novel have forward motion and are connected by character...
Use Your Story World to Create Conflict
In a new post, Janice Hardy says that your story’s world can create unique problems for your protagonist. She suggests three ways to connect...
How Are Your Negotiation Skills?
In a post on Killzone, Debbie Burke examines a different kind of conflict and communication between characters - the art of negotiation. "Whether you’re...
Blending Fact and Fiction in True Historical Crime
In an article for Writer's Digest, Camilla Bruce offers advice on writing historical fiction with a true crime twist. "Writing historical fiction is in...
19 Questions for Character
In an article for Writer's Digest, Carly Schabowski suggests 19 questions you can ask to help you get to know your characters backwards and...
