How POV Influences Structure
In their latest podcast, the Writing Excuses hosts begin a new discussion on structure and point of view, using N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season as...
Story and Plot
In a post on the Script Lab blog, David Young examines the difference between story and plot. While some use these terms interchangeably, "they...
Why is Your Most Important Question
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Sarah Hamer examines the important question of why our characters want what they want and act...
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...
Anticipation and Subversion
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts discuss the dichotomy between creating anticipation and surprising the reader by subverting their expectations. They examine...
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...
The Beauty of Digression
In a post on Lit Hub, Mark Haber extols the virtues of digression. "All fiction is artifice, however a more conventional novel with its...
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...
Developing an Abundance Mindset
In the latest episode of DIY MFA Radio, Gabriela Pereira shares another of her Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Podcasting, this time focusing on...
What Makes a Gothic Novel
In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Hannah Kate Kelley examines the elements of gothic fiction and suggests ways to outline a gothic...
