Storytelling Improves the Story
In a new post, Tiffany Yates Martin says that the art of storytelling elevates the story. "The chances of an author inventing an utterly...
The Good + Bad of Research
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Gwen Hernandez discusses the importance of research when writing about real places. "It’s the tiniest of errors made by...
Seven Tips for Writing a Great Antihero
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Becca Puglisi offers seven tips for writing an antihero that stands out from the crowd. Antiheroes aren't...
Jousting for Position
In another article in her series for Writer's Digest, Carla Hoch offers advice for writing jousting scenes. "Jousting was a common part of tournaments...
What Does Your Hero Want?
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Sarah “Sally” Hamer offers advice on exploring what your protagonist really wants. "Almost every story ever...
Your Villain is Someone’s Hero
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Jillian Forsberg offers tips for turning a cartoon-character villain into a believable threat. "Relatable antagonists are some of...
Using Clichés and Formulaic Elements to Your Advantage
In a post on ScreenCraft, Ken Miyamoto says that using clichés and formulas can actually make you a more successful writer.
In his book, The Church of...
Choosing the Right POV Character Can Give Your Story a Richer...
During an interview with Al Horner excerpted on ScreenCraft, The Bikeriders screenwriter Jeff Nichols discusses how he chose the perspective through which his audience...
Why Emotion Should Be Shown, Not Told
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Becca Puglisi says that generating empathy with your characters is the key to engaging readers - and...
Tips for Making an Old Story Feel Fresh
In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Hannah Kate Kelley offers advice on crafting a unique reimagining of a classic story. "Writers love...
