Four Tips for Smarter Dialogue
In a post on Killzone, James Scott Bell shares four tips for great dialogue. "No matter how good the concept, flat, flabby, bland dialogue almost...
The Joy of Quilting
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Jenny Hansen introduces a third type of writer occupying the space between plotters and pantsers: the Quilter. "Story...
Specific Details Ground Your Story
In a new post on her blog, Tiffany Yates Martin says digging deep to find specific details can make your writing come alive. "Just...
Openings with a Bang
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Kathryn Craft offers advice on writing a strong opening for your novel, and examines the opening paragraph of...
Five Tips for Historical Worldbuilding
In an article for Writer's Digest, Michelle Cameron shares five ways to enhance world-building for your historical novel. "You have to strongly believe in...
Common Mistakes in Conflict and Tension
In a guest post on Writers in the Storm, Janice Hardy points out common mistakes in conflict and tension, and how beginning writers mix...
Can a Storyboard Help?
In a post on ScreenCraft, Emily J says that storyboarding your screenplay (or novel) can help you think cinematically, build a visually engaging story,...
What Makes a Hero?
In a post on Writers Unboxed, Donald Maass asks if heroes are obsolete. "I’m increasingly unhappy with...the persistent, ultimate attribute of a hero: The...
The Importance of Practice, Practice, Practice
In the latest episode of DIY MFA Radio, Gabriela Pereira continues sharing lessons learned from 10 years of podcasting. In this episode she discusses:
The...
The Intersection Between the Internal and External Plot
In a recent post, September Fawkes examines the difference between the external and internal plotlines and how to work with the latter.
The external plotline...
