Ghosts Are All Around Us
In an article for Writer's Digest, Barbara Josselsohn says ghosts can help you develop the characters in your story. Examples are abundant, from Noel...
Are Fiction and Reality That Different?
In a post on CrimeReads, Bridget Collins ponders how genre fiction and the real world collide. "We think of 'genre' fiction and 'realism' as...
What’s Your Process?
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Lynette Burrows identifies a number of ways writers can examine their process, which she believes can...
What 300 Year Old Writing Can Teach Us
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Dave King offers advice on creating authentic characters, which many writers say aren't crafted, but discovered. "Each character...
What Does Success Mean to You?
In a recent post, Tiffany Yates Martin examines success and what it means for each of us.
She shares the story of Betty Gordon, an...
Feedback: Who Do You Trust?
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Barbara Linn Probst offers advice on how to decide which feedback you should trust. Probst encountered...
The Remote Control Brain
Researchers at South Korea's Institute for Basic Science have developed a remote control that could help treat neurological disorders and also control human minds....
How to Hide Exposition in Your Dialogue
In a recent post on her blog, Roz Morris suggests a few rules for writing dialogue that contains exposition. Writers are generally warned away...
Simple Tips for Editing Your Own Work
In a new post, C.S. Lakin offers self-editing tips for fiction writers. "Sure, writers can—and should, when necessary—hire a professional copyeditor to go through...
Suspense is for Every Genre, Not Just Thrillers
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Michelle Barker offers tips for creating suspense in any genre. "Suspense is an essential element in any...
