Is There a Metaphor for Writing in Your Life?
In this episode, the Writing Excuses hosts discuss how a writer's lived experience affects how they think about writing. Mary Robinette talks about her hobby...
The Intersection of Writing and Research
In an article for Writer's Digest, writer and filmmaker John Sayles discusses the interplay between writing and research. "Almost all my novels have required...
When to Lean Into Interiority
In her latest post, September Fawkes continues exploring interiority, and specifically when writers should lean into this tool. Writers are often taught that we...
Hidden Experiences Can Heighten Reader Engagement
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Angela Ackerman says a character's hidden experiences can help your readers relate. "Often writers focus on...
Is There a ‘Best’ Way to Tell (and Write) a Story?
In a new post, Janice Hardy offers advice on finding the best way to tell your story. "No matter what anyone tells you, there is...
Successful Foreshadowing
In a new post, Tiffany Yates Martin shares advice for successful foreshadowing. "Foreshadowing offers hints and clues of events and story developments to come,...
Add Layers and Subtlety to Your Writing with Subtext
A post on Industrial Scripts examines subtext and how to use it to convey character and theme. "Subtext refers to the implied meaning beneath...
Exercises for Developing Distinct Voices
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Dave King examines character voice and how to get it right. "Ideally, your viewpoint character’s voice will emerge naturally,"...
How To Maintain Believability in Your Writing
In a new post, Janice Hardy shares advice on maintaining believability in your writing. "Once you blow your credibility with a reader, it’s really...
The Gift of Allegory
In an article for Writer's Digest, Erika Swyler discusses the importance of allegory as a tool for fiction, political commentary, and as a genre...
