Fiction

How to craft the villain your hero deserves Read More “Anatomy of an antagonist: Writing the ideal villain for your fiction”

Show, don’t tell (and tell and tell).
Read More “From the Front Lines: Why emotional white space is part of good writing”

This is home: the scratch of dewy grass, barely alive after the heat of summer, still sharp and squelching from morning and evening sprinkler sessions. … Read More “Fictionalizing your hometown”

It happens just like this: You are sitting at your keyboard, a lot intimidated by the story or essay you want to write next. You … Read More “From the Front Lines: When should an author write in the second person?”

Make blind spots work for you (and your characters). Read More “From the Front Lines: How unconscious bias can affect your fiction”

Creating truly memorable characters requires time, patience, and trust. Read More “How to create complex, dynamic characters in fiction”