Do You Give Your Writing the Time and Consideration It Needs?
"If I had a chance now with every book I wrote, every page would be a little different," says Ocean Vuong in an interview...
Lean Into Yourself and Write What You Know
"Write what you know": An oft-debated and more oft-misunderstood piece of writing advice. Does it mean fictionalizing your autobiography? Should you only write about...
Have You Got Rhythm?
In a post for Writers Helping Writers, Sue Coletta says writers can up their literary game by adding rhythm to their writing. "Rhythm is one...
Does the Perfect Book Title Exist?
We're big believers in the importance of titles. Whether you are naming a short story, chapter, or novel, the right title can convey information...
Moral is Not a Dirty Word
Of course, we'd never endorse moralizing in your fiction and we'd never tell you what to think or feel. However, we assume you have...
There’s a Reason It’s Called the Idiot Box
In a new post on Nail Your Novel, Roz Morris says a little television is ok, but too much can spoil your writing. While...
How to Manage A Footnotes Fetish
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts discuss how to use footnotes to tell a fictional story. A cousin to the story-within-a-story structure,...
Deeper Scenes Draw Readers Into Your Story
In a guest post on Writers in the Storm, Janice Hardy offers advice on adding depth to your scenes.
As Hardy wrote her debut novel,...
What is Your Novel’s Unstoppable Force?
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Donald Maass advises writers to consider the unstoppable forces at play in their stories.
In nature, such unstoppable forces...
Historical Fiction: Using Real-Life People as Characters
During an interview with the DIY MFA podcast, Jody Hadlock talks about using historical figures as characters in your novel. They also discuss:
The...
