Fantasy as a Revolutionary Act
In a post on the SFWA blog, Samuel Poots says that real-world history can provide important backstory and plot for your science fiction and...
What Makes a Hero?
In a post on Writers Unboxed, Donald Maass asks if heroes are obsolete. "I’m increasingly unhappy with...the persistent, ultimate attribute of a hero: The...
Every Writer Should Try Horror
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Savannah Cordova says that writers in every genre could learn a lot by writing a horror story....
The Importance of Practice, Practice, Practice
In the latest episode of DIY MFA Radio, Gabriela Pereira continues sharing lessons learned from 10 years of podcasting. In this episode she discusses:
The...
Oh Mama! What Writers Can Learn from this Horror Movie
In a post on her blog, Janice Hardy examines what writers can learn by studying the horror movie Mama. "The basic premise is this:...
The Intersection Between the Internal and External Plot
In a recent post, September Fawkes examines the difference between the external and internal plotlines and how to work with the latter.
The external plotline...
Are You Ready to Take the Queen’s Path?
Are you looking for a structure for your novel, but feel the Hero's Journey is overdone? In an article for Writer's Digest, Stacey Simmons...
Structure: Tying It All Together
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts reflect on their previous conversations on structure, which have focused on the work of N.K. Jemisin. They...
Lessons From Now, Voyager
In a post on Killzone, James Scott Bell identifies story elements writers can learn from the classic film Now, Voyager.
If you haven't seen it,...
Don’t Hesitate to Experiment with Your First 10 Pages
In a post on the Stage 32 blog, Raven Riley suggests an experiment to finding the right mix of foundational elements for your story....
