POV Mastery Helps the Reader Follow Along
In a new post, Kristen Lamb says that the rules of POV have a purpose: to orient the writer towards the reader and bring...
Unlikability Doesn’t Need to Be Fatal
In a post on CrimeReads, Kate Williams talks about her latest novel, a murder mystery packed with unlikeable characters, and how you can create...
Can You Ask Too Many Rhetorical Questions?
In a post on the Pub Rants blog, Angie Hodapp examines the use of rhetorical questions to deliver a character's thoughts or information.
"Writers who use...
Talent Reveals Personality
In a guest post on Jami Gold's blog, Becca Puglisi says that special skills or talents can help make your characters more distinctive. "At...
Poetry is for Everyone
In a post on DIY MFA, Angela Yeh says all writers should experiment with poetry. "You might think poetry is only for those sensitive,...
The Truth About Tattoos
In an article for Writer's Digest, June Gervais says there are 8 things you need to know about tattoos. They include:
The art form...
Does Your Last Page Ruin Your Book?
Writing advice makes a lot of hash about your first page, but Anne Allen says your last page is just as important. "What is...
Multiple POVs Lend Depth to Conflict, Character
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Dave King says that using multiple POVs can help you show many sides to your single story world,...
Your Hero Can Do Anything, but You Have to Know Why
In an article for Writer's Digest, Joshua Senter says a psych evaluation can help you understand your characters and save you from the cop-out...
Your Ensemble as Archetypes
In their new episode, the Writing Excuses hosts continue their discussion on creating meaningful ensemble casts. In this edition, they talk about the cast...
