Literary Spotlight: Salamander
This magazine seeks diverse voices, resilient writers, and transformative content. Read More “Literary Spotlight: Salamander”
fiction
The rising tide of “cli-fi,” or climate fiction
Authors are becoming increasingly concerned about the state of our planet – and what we can do about it. Enter cli-fi, a new genre that deals with climate change and global warming on both a modern and future scale. Read More “The rising tide of “cli-fi,” or climate fiction”
Visualization and immersion: How authors make fiction come alive
If it’s good enough for Jodi Picoult, it’s good enough for us. Read More “Visualization and immersion: How authors make fiction come alive”
Tips on handling the omniscient POV in fiction
Is “playing god” the right POV for your story? Read More “Tips on handling the omniscient POV in fiction”
Creating fully developed fictional characters (that are not secretly you)
This week on Extreme Hoarders: Dr. Victor Frankenstein. Read More “Creating fully developed fictional characters (that are not secretly you)”
Ask The Writer: Handling texts in fiction
Can I use spelling that a character would write in a text? Read More “Ask The Writer: Handling texts in fiction”
Experts share the most common cliches in genre fiction
Psst: You’re getting it wrong. Read More “Experts share the most common cliches in genre fiction”
Ask The Writer: Using current events in fiction
How can a writer keep current events fresh and meaningful to later audiences? Read More “Ask The Writer: Using current events in fiction”
Yeah, right! Coincidences in fiction
Too many coincidences can kill the plot. Read More “Yeah, right! Coincidences in fiction”
How to adapt a screenplay to a novel
Overcome the top six hurdles writers face when adapting a screenplay to a novel. Read More “How to adapt a screenplay to a novel”