Gigi Will Know: Is it OK to write fiction now without mentioning the pandemic?
Or does that feel dishonest and stale given the current state of the world? Read More “Gigi Will Know: Is it OK to write fiction now without mentioning the pandemic?”
Fiction
Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Introducing the Snapshot Theory
The story outside your story is a story, too. Read More “Introducing the Snapshot Theory”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
Pro tips for writing the ending of your novels and short stories
How to successfully navigate the last chapter of your work. Read More “Pro tips for writing the ending of your novels and short stories”
Pro tips for writing 10 common romance tropes
Here are 10 of the most popular romance tropes you’ll see on bookstore shelves along with tried-and-true tricks for writing each one. Read More “Pro tips for writing 10 common romance tropes”
Spark, flicker, zap: Using catalysts to jump-start your fiction
How authors can best harness inspirational “sparks” and turn them into full-fledged works of fiction. Read More “Spark, flicker, zap: Using catalysts to jump-start your fiction”
From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.
A little shift in consciousness can create life-altering creativity. Read More “From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.”
From the Front Lines: How can you tell when a work is done?
These four factors can help you decide when it’s time to stick a fork in your writing. Read More “From the Front Lines: How can you tell when a work is done?”
Anatomy of an antagonist: Writing the ideal villain for your fiction
How to craft the villain your hero deserves Read More “Anatomy of an antagonist: Writing the ideal villain for your fiction”
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Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
Pro tips for writing the ending of your novels and short stories
How to successfully navigate the last chapter of your work. Read More “Pro tips for writing the ending of your novels and short stories”
From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.
A little shift in consciousness can create life-altering creativity. Read More “From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.”