Three Steps to Writing Multiple POV
In an article for Writer's Digest, Peter Stenson shares three easy steps for writing multiple perspective in fiction. It is through deeply understanding each...
The Power of White Space
In a new post, C.S. Lakin examines how writers can harness the power of white space on the page. Why is white space so...
Now, That’s an Entrance…
In a new post on Writer Unboxed, Kathryn Craft analyzes the openings of three novels to examine how the writers used different types of...
Layer Your Themes to Create Echoes and Callbacks
In a guest post on Writers Helping Writers, Jami Gold examines how you can create a more deeply layered story by establishing resonating themes. "Themes...
World-Building by Genre
In a post on DIY MFA, Gabriela Pereira focuses on the importance of world-building, even when you're not writing genre fiction. "Whether you write...
Don’t Be Afraid to Cut
In a recent blog post, Tiffany Yates Martin examines how writers can find the courage to cut their work. "It’s terrifying to make big,...
The End of the End
In another of their final podcasts of 2024, the Writing Excuses hosts continue their discussion about how to integrate the lessons learned over the...
Focus on Your Hero’s Special Skills
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Lucy Hay says giving your protagonist a special talent or skill can help you set her apart...
Less is More With Backstory
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Barbara Linn Probst offers advice on using backstory, the less the better. "When we meet someone for the...
Is Your Hero’s Morality Fixed?
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Heather Webb says that which holidays your character celebrates - and how - can reveal a lot about...
