What We Can Learn from Bridgerton Season 3
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Greer Macallister identifies three writing lessons we can learn from Bridgerton Season 3. They are:
The end isn’t always...
Who’s Right – the Writer or the Editor?
In a post on Writers in the Storm, David Lombardino offers advice for writers negotiating the editing process with a professional editor. "Nothing is...
Why Have Supporting Characters?
In a recent post on DIY MFA, Gabriela Pereira discusses the importance of supporting characters, whom she calls the unsung heroes of storytelling. "Regardless of...
Does Your Story Need a Falcon?
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts interview falconer Krista Hong Edwards, who talks about falcons, literature, and much more.
Lessons from Jane Austin on Conveying Complex Themes
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Kristin Hacken South addresses how writers can tackle complex themes in their fiction. "Memorable stories often revolve around...
Revisions Start on Page One, Right? Wrong.
In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Monica Cox says that writers shouldn't necessarily start on page one when they start revising their...
Clothes Reveal the Character
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Becca Puglisi says that clothes do make the character. "Clothing and other appearance choices are one way we...
The Central Question at the Heart of Your Story
In a post on ScreenCraft, Britton Perelman says your story needs to have a central question or risk feeling flat on the page. "Sometimes known...
Advice for Turning Classroom Knowledge into Writing Action
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts examine methods for transferring classroom learning to the written page. They talk to a recent MFA...
Five Tips for Memorable Side Characters
In an article for Writer's Digest, Marina Adair shares five ways to create secondary characters your readers will love. "Creating secondary characters that readers...