Dialogue is Conflict
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts say everything in your novel is about conflict, even when your characters have the same goals...
Three Tips for Opening Strong
In an article for The Writer, Alison Acheson says there are three elements that create a strong opening sentence. "Your opening sentence is second...
Being in a City the Best Way to Write About It
In a post on Lit Hub, Dwyer Murphy says the best way to write about a city is to get out and walk around...
Tips on Pacing Your Fight Scene
In her latest Writer's Digest post on writing great fight scenes, Carla Hoch discusses the importance of pacing. Hoch shares examples of strong scenes...
Did We Learn Everything We Need to Know About Writing in...
In a post on DIY MFA, Kris Calvin says that the themes from our favorite childhood stories could serve us well in our adult...
Boost Your Characters by Giving Them a Role to Play
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Janice Hardy says you can create stronger characters by making sure each has a specific role...
What’s in a Nickname
In a post on Killzone, Garry Rodgers asks if any of your characters needs a nickname. "Probably no culture ever existed that didn’t apply nicknames...
Advice on Conveying Interiority
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Donald Maass shares his advice for depicting internal milestones in a character's growth. "Some of the most important moments...
Break All the Rules!
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Sarah Penner gives our favorite kind of advice: Break the damn rules! "All writing advice should be taken...
Your Antagonist May Not Be a Villain
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Neil Chase examines the difference between a villain and an antagonist. "We often see these terms used...
