Let Readers Use Their Imagination
In an article on Writer's Digest, Balli Kaur Jaswal says writers should use subtext and context to encourage readers to use their imaginations to...
When Do You Abandon a Story?
In a post on his blog, George Saunders talks about when it's time to quit on a story that isn't working. "When I was young,...
Could You Use a Story Bible?
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Lynette Burrows discusses story bibles and how they can help you keep track of your story's...
Direct the Reader’s Imagination with Clues
In the latest episode of the DIY MFA podcast, Donnaldson Brown talks about her novel Because I Loved You, and about how her background in...
What is that Face Saying?
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Dave King offers advice for describing faces and facial expressions. "We read faces intuitively, almost automatically," he says....
Good Questions Can Help You Create Strong Dialogue
In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Tiffany Yates Martin says asking the right questions can help you create natural-sounding, effective dialogue. "Dialogue in...
Five Tips for Writing Natural Sounding Interiority
In a new post, Janice Hardy offers advice on creating natural-sounding inner dialogue in close third person POV. "In first person this is easy,...
Why is Roman Roy a True Original?
A post on Industrial Scripts identifies Succession's Roman Roy as a truly original character and explains why. "For a Screenplay Reader or Development Executive...
You Character Can Complain But Shouldn’t Whine
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Marissa Graff says we should balance our desire to create empathetic characters with the need to keep...
Flaws are a Great Source of Conflict, Story
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Angela Ackerman says the key to character is finding relatable flaws. "Flaws are often the most difficult...
