Introverts Need Character Love Too
Writers are often a solitary lot, so this advice feels akin to bringing coals to Newcastle, but here goes. In an article for Writer's...
Horror Setting Lives and Dies with Atmosphere
In an article for The Writer, Nicki Porter offers advice for creating atmosphere in your horror novel. "Any fictional setting lives and dies by...
A Little Research Goes a Long Way
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Michelle Barker offers advice on writing historical fiction, noting that the fiction should always be more important...
Prologues: Don’t. But If You Must, Do It Well
In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Tiffany Yates Martin examines why prologues get a bad name. "The advice in the writerly ether...
Can Historical Fiction Still Be Surprising?
In an article for Writer's Digest, John Winn Miller says you can spice up your historical novel by uncovering and sharing historical surprises. "These...
It’s Not Stealing if It’s Different
In a new blog post, Janice Hardy suggests a fun way to brainstorm your next story idea. "I think for most of us, ideas...
Exterior Setting and Interior World are Inextricably Linked
In a post on Writer Unboxed, David Corbett says the exterior of your setting can communicate significant information about your characters' interior lives. "Description in...
Five Easy Ways to Set the Scene
In a post on DIY MFA, Fran Hawthorne suggests five ways to establish your setting quickly and subtly in your opening paragraphs. "If you’re writing...
How to Get Worldbuilding Right
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Janet Forbes says that too much worldbuilding can be a bad thing. "Worldbuilding gets a bad...
How to Write Short
Of course, short stories are distinct from novels. Writing them requires a different approach and skills. What what exactly do you need? In an...
