The Inseparability of Tension and Suspense
In a post on Jane Friedman's blog, Tiffany Yates Martin examines the difference between tension and suspense and discusses how they work together in to...
What Lies Are Your Heroes Telling?
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Kathleen McCleary talks about truth and lies, and how your characters use them. "What people lie about, who they...
Five of the Best Plays of the 21st Century
In a post on the ScreenCraft blog, Martin Keady suggests five 21st century plays writers should read to hone their craft. "The ability to write...
The Rule of 8
In a post on the Screencraft blog, Britton Perelman examines the 8-sequence structure. The structure originated in the early days of Hollywood, when projectionists...
The Importance of Language in Historical Fiction
During her interview with the DIY MFA podcast, Sarah Adlakha talks about time travel, alternate timelines and her book Midnight on the Marne. During...
Yes, You Can Flashback, If You Do it Well
The most common advice you'll hear about flashbacks is don't. But in a post on Writers Helping Writers, Marissa Graff shares tips for using...
Flavor Plot Twists with Hints and Foreshadowing
In a new post, C.S. Lakin offers tips for creating perfect plot twists. "The challenge for the writer is to craft twists that are...
Three Doors to Open Your Story
In a post on the Killzone blog, James Scott Bell examines the three types of opening lines: action, voice, and wood.
Action. "When the...
Nine Elements that Create Reader Engagement
In a post on DIY MFA, Stefan Emunds begins a multi-part examination of the intersection of storytelling and psychology. Emunds says that understanding psychology can...
Advice for Sticking Your Landing
In a post on DIY MFA, Gilbert Bassey offers advice for writing a great ending to your novel. "No matter how interesting other parts...
