Secrets Create Suspense
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Christina Delay says that a character's secrets provide a strong way to build suspense. She suggests three...
Historical Fantasy Also Benefits from Thorough Research
In an article for Writer's Digest, Amanda Glaze shares four tips for writing a historical fantasy fiction.
Let the Story Guide Your Research. "My...
Watch Out for These Novel-Killing Plot Blunders
In a post on the Killzone blog, James Scott Bell warns of three mistakes that can sink your novel.
The Tiresome Lead. A quirky...
Great First Lines Support Great Stories
In a post on the Novlr blog, Kim Montgomery emphasizes the importance of a great first line. "People enjoy books best when they are...
Sometimes It’s Ok to Fudge History
In an article for Writer's Digest, Elizabeth Everett discusses historical anachronisms in romance. "History is dirty," she says. "However, when I am reading a...
Toni Morrison: Clichés Live On for a Reason
In an excerpt from an interview included in Black Women Writers at Work, Toni Morrison discusses how to work with and reimagine clichés. "A...
Your Manuscript is Ready, but is it Ready-Ready?
Revising a complete manuscript is a difficult task. Even when we know what needs to be done, it can be hard to know how...
Does Your First Draft Stink? Here’s Why.
In a new post, Janice Hardy identifies 7 reasons your first draft may suck. "Bad first drafts happen all the time, even to professional...
Write What You Want
In a post on LitReactor, Chelsea Stickle says you don't have to write about everything. "Depending on your life experiences, you may feel obligated...
Don’t Wait for Your Voice to Tell You What’s Wrong
In a post on the Stage 32 blog, Chris Morley continues his series on finding your creative voice. "Art is a gift from our...
