The Perfect Character Name
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Becca Puglisi shares seven tips for finding the perfect character name. "That name will represent the character...
What Does Your Setting Say About Character?
In a new post, C.S. Lakin offers advice on using setting to reveal character. "All of us are impacted by setting," she says. "Every...
Are Your Skills Improving?
In a new post, Janice Hardy asks an important question: How do writers know when their writing is getting better? "I've wondered about it,...
Developing Your Antagonist: What Not to Do
In a guest post on Writers Helping Writers, Savannah Cordova identifies five mistakes to avoid when creating an antagonist.
Of course, your antagonist needs to...
Culture Clashes Make Great Conflict
In a new blog post, Kristen Lamb examines how contrasting cultures can be a great source of conflict. "Put more than two humans together...
Sneaky POV Shifts to Avoid
When it comes to point of view techniques, you probably already know that you avoid head hopping - jumping from one character's thoughts to...
Power Dynamics and the Art of Manipulation
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Therese Walsh discusses how to use the art of manipulation to create authentic power dynamics in your story. "Whether...
Music as Tension
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts continue their examination of tension, using music as an entry point. They also dive into questions...
4 Questions for Great Flashbacks
In a recent blog post, Tiffany Yates Martin offers advice on mastering flashbacks. "Used unskillfully, flashbacks risk yanking readers right out of your story,...
Finding Inspiration on Location
In an interview with the Script Apart podcast, Sacha Gervasi describes how he used real-life travel experience to create the characters in his script...
