Games People Play
A post on Archaeology World shares photos of a stone slab carved with a grid and cup holes to hold game pieces, which was...
Which Character is “Too Many”?
"Too many characters" is a critique writers often hear about their work. A large cast can make it harder for readers to keep track...
When It’s Ok to Tell
Here's a refreshing article - suggestions for breaking the biggest writing rule of all: Show don't tell. In a post on Writers Helping Writers,...
Approach Your Characters as an Actor
In a post on Writers Write, Elaine Dodge says writers can pick up some creative tips about character from actors.
The key is the subtext...
Tips for Developing Your Story’s Unique Voice
According to no less an authority than the New York Times, the writer's voice "is the way his or her personality comes through on...
Memoir Advice That Can Help with Prose
Bad Redhead Media shares some writing exercises that can help you with your memoir, and with other creative projects. Plumbing your past for your...
Tips for Beating a Writing Slump
We share a lot of articles offering encouragement and mild mental health advice because writers need encouragement and some of us could use a...
How to Craft an Act III Surprise with the Act I Gun
In their latest podcast, the Writing Excuses hosts discuss how you can make something inevitable still feel surprising for the reader.
A Little Magic Goes a Long Way
The fun part about writing fantasy or magical characters is the feeling that you can break just about every rule of physics and nature....
Boost Your Writing Confidence with Small Goals
We love those little moments when we realize we've mastered an element of writing. Maybe we stumble on a reliable method for strengthening our...
