From the Front Lines: How unconscious bias can affect your fiction
Make blind spots work for you (and your characters). Read More “From the Front Lines: How unconscious bias can affect your fiction”
Fiction
How to create complex, dynamic characters in fiction
Creating truly memorable characters requires time, patience, and trust. Read More “How to create complex, dynamic characters in fiction”
How to effectively use dialogue tags in fiction
Here’s why editors frown upon overly creative dialogue tags – and why you should, too. Read More “How to effectively use dialogue tags in fiction”
From the Front Lines: Finding the perfect pacing for your prose
The secret to good writing that never confuses, bores, or leads the reader astray? It’s all in the timing. Read More “From the Front Lines: Finding the perfect pacing for your prose”
Tips for writing for a global audience
Small changes can make a big difference in making your writing more accessible to readers from outside the United States. Here’s how to start. Read More “Tips for writing for a global audience”
Ask The Writer: When is it OK to use multiple points of view in a novel?
“Writers are often instructed to use only one point of view in a novel. However, I note that some authors use multiple points of view – often in the same chapter. Are multiple points of view OK if transitions are not jarring and the reader isn’t overloaded?” Read More “Ask The Writer: When is it OK to use multiple points of view in a novel?”
Pro tips for writing and publishing speculative fiction
Seasoned writers explain what speculative fiction is, and literary agents share how you can get it published. Read More “Pro tips for writing and publishing speculative fiction”
The art of suspenseful fiction
Keep readers on the edge of their seats with these eight pro tips. Read More “The art of suspenseful fiction”
The Tree of Black Humor
A handy reference chart for the many forms of dark comedy. Read More “The Tree of Black Humor”
How to fix your boring characters
Dull, flat characters make for boring narratives: here’s how to fix them and prevent your story from flatlining. Read More “How to fix your boring characters”
Featured Posts
How to (realistically) make six figures as a writer
How one author brings home six figures each year without a day job – and how you can, too. Read More “How to (realistically) make six figures as a writer”
How to create complex, dynamic characters in fiction
Creating truly memorable characters requires time, patience, and trust. Read More “How to create complex, dynamic characters in fiction”
How to foster more empathy in your memoir
A successful memoir hinges on empathy – for your characters, yes, but also for yourself. Here’s how to convey it in the page. Read More “How to foster more empathy in your memoir”