Peter Ho Davies on the Art of Revision
In the latest episode of Write-minded: Weekly Inspiration for Writers podcast, the hosts are joined by Peter Ho Davies (The Art of Revision), who offers...
There’s More to a Hero Than Fists
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Donald Maass ponders what makes a hero and offers advice for portraying your protagonist as a hero without...
Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before…
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Liz Michalski discusses how to retell old stories and make them feel both fresh and familiar. "There’s something...
A Less is More Approach to Dialogue
In an article on ScreenCraft, Ken Miyamoto offers advice for writing great dialogue. Importantly, Miyamoto notes that when it comes to dialogue, less is...
A Silver Bullet (List) for Conquering Your Outline
In a recent post, C.S. Lakin offers advice for developing a scene outline for your novel. "Putting together a simple outline is a great...
Do You Know These 70 Literary Devices?
A post on Industrial Scripts shares a list of 70 (seventy!) literary devices you can use in your writing. Sure, we've all heard of...
Tips on Researching for a Big World
In an article for DIY MFA, Anna Holmes discusses how to world build when you're writing against an epic background. "As a writer, I...
5 Tips for Raising the Stakes in Every Scene
In a new post, Janice Hardy offers advice on raising the stakes for your character. "When the stakes are low, reader engagement also tends...
You Have to Love the Work
In a new post, mystery author Zara Altair says that loving your novel can help you power through problems and challenges. "What drives your...
How Does Your Hero Cope with Tension?
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Heather Webb examines micro-tension from a unique perspective: how a character practices self-care during tense moments. "Putting the character...
