Where is the Root of Your Protagonist’s Problems?
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Therese Walsh discusses how we can identify and portray the hidden motivations behind our characters' choices and actions.
People...
The Virtues and Vices of Prologues
In a new post, Kristen Lamb says that before you attempt to use a prologue in your novel, you should take time to master...
How Journalism Prepared this Writer for Fiction
In a post on Lit Hub, Tracey Lien says that her career in journalism helped her learn the skills she needed to write fiction.
It...
Is Deep POV Always the Right Choice?
In a guest post on Writers Helping Writers, Jami Gold examines whether deep POV is always the best choice for your narrative. "For many...
What Happens on Your Character’s Darkest Night?
In a new blog post, Janice Hardy examines the dark night of the soul, the moment when your character hits rock bottom and is...
Advice on Choosing Time and Pace with Intention
In a new post, Mary Carroll Moore offers advice on crafting a timeline for your story, for stronger flashbacks, backstory, and pacing. Is your...
Your Story Title is Your Guide
In a post on the BookBaby blog, Michael Gallant says that naming your story or novel is a powerful creative tool. However, this choices...
How to Convince Your Reader to Spend Time With Your Story
In a post on Lit Hub, Jonathan Escoffery offers advice on building trust with your readers.
For Escoffery, trust begins on the first page, when...
Five Ways to Add Literary Import to Your Genre Fiction
In a post on DIY MFA, Ellen Barker says literary fiction is the perfect vehicle for writing about troubled times, when purely escapist fiction...
Tips for Revealing Non-POV Thoughts
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Kathryn Craft offers advice for showing inner conflict with non-POV characters, when your readers aren't privy to their...
