How to write (and sell) romance
Here’s everything you need to know about writing (and publishing) your own happily ever after. Read More “How to write (and sell) romance”
Fiction
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”
Structure a story that will last
Every problem is not fixable. What happens when we can’t offer restitution? Learn the blueprint for writing the quest narrative. Read More “Structure a story that will last”
Ask The Writer: Making up names for settings in fiction
How should you name the fictional places in your story? Read More “Ask The Writer: Making up names for settings in fiction”
How to elevate your prose
When you have something serious to say, lose the familiarity in your writing, raise the tone, and step out in high style. Read More “How to elevate your prose”
Writing magical realism: The ultimate guide
How modern writers seamlessly blend fantasy with reality. Read More “Writing magical realism: The ultimate guide”
12 key steps for getting unstuck as a writer
Trapped in the middle of your manuscript? Here’s how to move forward.
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Filtering fact through fiction
The blessings and perils of writing autobiographical fiction.
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How to write a captivating short story
Follow these steps to hone your skills and write short stories like Raymond Carver. Read More “How to write a captivating short story”
Ask The Writer: How much do I need to learn about writing before beginning my novel?
Should I improve my writing before I really get too far into my novel to avoid major rewrites? Read More “Ask The Writer: How much do I need to learn about writing before beginning my novel?”
Featured Posts
5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”