Verb Tense Can Add Tension
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Sophie Masson shows how verb tense can increase dramatic tension and suspense. "Varying it within a story, from...
Lessons Learned From The Godfather
In a post on the Killzone blog, James Scott Bell discusses what writers can learn from The Godfather. "The story lessons from this movie could...
What Makes a Scene Worthwhile?
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Joseph Lallo offers advice on writing efficiently. "Lessons that call for concise writing echo through the...
How Do You See Your Story?
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Donald Maass explores ways we create from our imaginations. "There are three primary modes in which a story...
7 Steps to Designing a Strong Character Arc
In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Heather Davis suggests a series of questions you can ask to create a stronger character arc...
Can You Write a Mystery Without Intending to Solve It?
During an interview with the DIY MFA podcast, Alexis Schaitkin talks about tone, voice, mood, and her book Elsewhere. During the episode, they discuss:
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Dialogue is the Spice of Conflict
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Becca Puglisi says that letting your characters talk is a sure way to put conflict on the...
How to Create and Keep Track of Your Ensemble
In the final episode in their series on ensemble casts, the Writing Excuses hosts discuss how to create them: the nuts-and-bolts, the tips and...
Your Setting Can be Just as Human as Your Characters
In a post on the DIY MFA blog, Michael Bourne shares advice on making your setting a well-rounded character in your novel. "Too often,...
Historical Research Needn’t Be a Chore
In an article for Writer's Digest, Piper Huguley shares five research tips for writing historical fiction. "Research is a word that leaves a bad...
