Poetry is for Everyone
In a post on DIY MFA, Angela Yeh says all writers should experiment with poetry. "You might think poetry is only for those sensitive,...
The Truth About Tattoos
In an article for Writer's Digest, June Gervais says there are 8 things you need to know about tattoos. They include:
The art form...
Does Your Last Page Ruin Your Book?
Writing advice makes a lot of hash about your first page, but Anne Allen says your last page is just as important. "What is...
Multiple POVs Lend Depth to Conflict, Character
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Dave King says that using multiple POVs can help you show many sides to your single story world,...
Your Hero Can Do Anything, but You Have to Know Why
In an article for Writer's Digest, Joshua Senter says a psych evaluation can help you understand your characters and save you from the cop-out...
Your Ensemble as Archetypes
In their new episode, the Writing Excuses hosts continue their discussion on creating meaningful ensemble casts. In this edition, they talk about the cast...
Writing Should be Fun
In a post on Lit Hub, Marcy Dermansky offers advice for revising your novel without making yourself crazy.
We've all been there: working on a...
Sometimes the Smallest Moments are More Meaningful
In a new blog post, Jami Gold shares some more lessons learned from the film Everything Everywhere All at Once. In this article, she...
POV Supports Your Emotional Distance
In the second of a three part series for Writer's Digest, Sharon Short says your character's emotional connection to what's happening in your story...
Is the MRU Right for You?
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Lynnette Burrows introduces a technique for creating scenes called the MRU: the motivation-reaction unit. Structuring your...
