Asking Uncomfortable Questions
In a post on Lit Hub, Anna DeForest discusses writing with an honest and authentic voice. "The writing I admire and aim to produce...
Scenes and Sequels Hold the Keys to Stakes
In a new blog post, Kristen Lamb tackles the important subject of stakes - what they are, how to build them, and how to...
Writing Irresistible Character Relationships
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Lynette Burrows offers advice on writing irresistible character relationships. "Relationships are a large part of what...
Why All Great Stories Need Agency
In a new blog post, Kristen Lamb says that character agency is the critical element to every great story. "Agency means a condition of...
What Does Your Setting Say About Character?
In a new post, C.S. Lakin offers advice on using setting to reveal character. "All of us are impacted by setting," she says. "Every...
Culture Clashes Make Great Conflict
In a new blog post, Kristen Lamb examines how contrasting cultures can be a great source of conflict. "Put more than two humans together...
Power Dynamics and the Art of Manipulation
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Therese Walsh discusses how to use the art of manipulation to create authentic power dynamics in your story. "Whether...
Advice on Mastering Sensory Language
Using sensory language is a key tool for writers, but it can be difficult to master. What do we mean by "sensory language" and...
Balancing Multiple POVs in Your Novel
In an article for Writer's Digest, Jody Hobbs Hesler shares four tips (and a writing exercise) on how to balance different points of view...
But What is Your Story About?
You might have your story in mind and you might even have defined a theme. But what is your story about? In a post...
