Does Your Plot Need a Deadline? (Answer: Yes)
A hallmark of the thriller is the ticking clock, as the hero races against time to avert catastrophe. However, all stories can benefit from...
You Aren’t Writing a Movie (Unless You Are)
In a post on DIY MFA, John Matthew Fox says paying too much attention to movie craft can sabotage your skill at writing prose. "Novelists...
Pumpkin Spice Up Your Writing
In a post on the Killzone blog, Sue Coletta says that using the sense of smell in your writing can help you unlock your...
Your First Line Needs to Grab
In a new blog post, Ruth Harris offers advice for writing a great first sentence, with examples. "Your first sentence is your opportunity to...
Your Opening Has to Grab
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Laurie Schnebly Campbell says a few unique details in the opening of your story can invite...
Don’t Ignore What You Know
In the latest in Writer's Digest's series on mistakes writers make, editor Michael Woodson identifies ignoring what you know as a major pitfall. "When I...
Tips for Increasing or Slowing Your Pace
An article on Industrial Scripts discusses the importance of narrative pacing and how to master it. "How do you get narrative pacing right? And...
Research Can Result in Unexpected Inspiration
In a guest post on the A Writer of History blog, James Benn discusses how research helped him discover an unexpected historical footnote that...
Avoid These Top Three Worldbuilding Mistakes
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Julie Artz identifies three world-building pitfalls you should avoid. "If we know good world-building when we see...
Contrasting Desires Make Ruth Langamore an Original Character
In the latest in their series on Original Characters, Industrial Scripts examines Ruth Langamore from the Netflix series Ozark. What is their criteria for...
