Do Your Supporting Characters Pop or Fizzle?
In the latest in Writer's Digest's ongoing series in mistakes writers make, Moriah Richard tackles the thorny issue of lifeless side characters. "Have you...
Two Tricks to Bring Your Reader Into Your Emotional Scenes
In a post on Jane Friedman's blog, Susan DeFreitas offers advice for getting emotion on the page. "People often don’t remember the plots of...
Sherry Thomas on Editing as You Go
In an interview with Tiffany Yates Martin, writer Sherry Thomas shares how she approaches the revision process.
"I never developed into someone capable of outlining...
What to Do with Ugly Facts in Your Historical Fiction
Human history is filled with ugly people and events. Even some entire eras are horrific. So, how do you address this in your historical...
First Draft Editing: Focus on Structure, Not Facade
In a post on DIY MFA, Stacy Frazer says writers should avoid trying to make their story perfect during the first editing run and...
Give Me a Beat!
In a post on ScreenCraft, Britton Perelman discusses the importance of understanding story beats and how to use them effectively. "Everything that can be...
Anticipation: Making the Reader Wait
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Donald Maass examines how writers can create a sense of anticipation for their readers, which keeps them invested...
Is Your Story a Story? Check the Synopsis.
Have you finished a draft of your novel but don't know where to start editing? Are you uncertain there's actually a story in there...
The Milestones on Your Character Arc
In a new post, Janice Hardy identifies the five turning points in a character arc. "Just like a plot, the character arc has several...
Building Your Theme Takes Time
In a post on her blog, C.S. Lakin discusses how to use theme effectively in your work, without being too obvious, nor too opaque....
