“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?”
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”
Keep readers on the edge of their seats with these eight pro tips. Read More “The art of suspenseful fiction”
A handy reference chart for the many forms of dark comedy. Read More “The Tree of Black Humor”
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”
Learn the differences between the three basic kinds of irony, verbal, dramatic, and situation, and how to incorporate them in your writing. Read More “Understanding irony in fiction”
Pinpointing the heart and soul of your story can take several steps. You might start off with an overall idea of how you want to … Read More “Untangling threads: Four questions to help you separate stories within stories”
Dialogue is a powerful tool. Do make it sound lifelike, don’t let it drone on forever. Read More “The do’s and don’ts of dialogue”
Follow these tips to fail-safe your fiction, and find the proper balance between character and plot. Read More “Seven steps to a stronger story”
Titles introduce your work to readers. Here’s how to give them the meaty role they deserve. Read More “Finding the perfect title for your work”
Read the first-place winner of our 2019 Essay Contest Read More “2019 Essay Contest Winner: What I wish I’d known”
Here are the benefits of using writing prompts to help boost your creativity and stir up your writing. Read More “Rekindle the flame: 8 writing exercises to boost your creativity”
Treat the writer on your list to one of these excellent craft books published in 2019. Read More “Here are our picks for the best writing books of 2019”
