What Writers Need to Master Their Craft
Many people want to write a great book, but they don’t want to get into the weeds with grammar, punctuation,…
On Being an Exophonic Writer
Today’s guest post is by Berendsje Westra. Do you write in a language that is not your mother tongue? If…
The Secret to a Successful Book Publishing Career
Yes, I know there is more than one “secret.” But what is the most important aspect to garnering success as…
How to Quickly Develop a Writing Habit
Today’s guest post is by Nina Amir. You may call yourself a writer, but are you really a writer? Writers…
Essential Fiction-Writing Tools of the Trade
This is a reprint of a post printed seven years ago. If you’re a fiction writer, you need to get…
The Perils of Purple Prose
This post is an excerpt from the book 5 Editors Tackle the 12 Fatal Flaws of Fiction Writing. Robin Patchen…
The Art of Becoming a Good Writer
Today’s guest post is by E. M. Foster. Self-doubt is real when it comes to budding writers, and experts are…
3 Ways to Ramp Up Your Fiction Pacing and Tension
Strong pacing and tension are critical in a fictional story, but they’re some of the hardest elements to understand and…
Outlining Your Novel for Success
Writers often need a lot of help and direction to write a novel. Even seasoned authors benefit by another set…