Some Characters Need to be Shallow
In a post on the Stage 32 blog, Pamela Jaye Smith defends shallow characters. "Yes, for the most part, we want to have story...
Does Your Story Need a Full Circle Moment?
In a post on Killzone, Sue Coletta discusses the full circle moment and whether your story needs one. "A full circle moment occurs when...
Tips for Strengthening Your Saggy Middle Section
In an article for Writer's Digest, Lauren Reynolds shares tips for strengthening the middle of your novel. "Writing the middle section of a manuscript...
Four Tips for Smarter Dialogue
In a post on Killzone, James Scott Bell shares four tips for great dialogue. "No matter how good the concept, flat, flabby, bland dialogue almost...
The Joy of Quilting
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Jenny Hansen introduces a third type of writer occupying the space between plotters and pantsers: the Quilter. "Story...
Specific Details Ground Your Story
In a new post on her blog, Tiffany Yates Martin says digging deep to find specific details can make your writing come alive. "Just...
Openings with a Bang
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Kathryn Craft offers advice on writing a strong opening for your novel, and examines the opening paragraph of...
Five Tips for Historical Worldbuilding
In an article for Writer's Digest, Michelle Cameron shares five ways to enhance world-building for your historical novel. "You have to strongly believe in...
Common Mistakes in Conflict and Tension
In a guest post on Writers in the Storm, Janice Hardy points out common mistakes in conflict and tension, and how beginning writers mix...
Can a Storyboard Help?
In a post on ScreenCraft, Emily J says that storyboarding your screenplay (or novel) can help you think cinematically, build a visually engaging story,...
