Successful Foreshadowing
In a new post, Tiffany Yates Martin shares advice for successful foreshadowing. "Foreshadowing offers hints and clues of events and story developments to come,...
Add Layers and Subtlety to Your Writing with Subtext
A post on Industrial Scripts examines subtext and how to use it to convey character and theme. "Subtext refers to the implied meaning beneath...
Exercises for Developing Distinct Voices
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Dave King examines character voice and how to get it right. "Ideally, your viewpoint character’s voice will emerge naturally,"...
How To Maintain Believability in Your Writing
In a new post, Janice Hardy shares advice on maintaining believability in your writing. "Once you blow your credibility with a reader, it’s really...
The Gift of Allegory
In an article for Writer's Digest, Erika Swyler discusses the importance of allegory as a tool for fiction, political commentary, and as a genre...
Writing Through Your Personal Lens
In a recent episode, the Writing Excuses hosts say that the author's personal viewpoint is an important writing tool. "This is shaped by your...
Is Your Storyworld Minimal or Opulent?
In a post on Lit Hub by Erika Swyler says that, like set design in any stage play, worldbuilding is important for every kind...
How to Avoid Sentimentality While Writing from Personal Experience
In an article for Writer's Digest, Lucian Childs offers advice for using memories in fiction without becoming maudlin. "Memories are our powerful and constant companions,...
Advice for Revising Your Novel – Part One
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Lynette Burrows offers advice on revising your novel. "How quickly you can get through this process depends on...
6 Tips for a Great Plot Twist
In a post on CrimeReads, Jessie Garcia offers six tips for landing a great plot twist. It's a tricky path to walk. You want...
