How Novelists Can Go Deep and Wide with Plot
Novelists focus heavily on plot, and rightly they should. Your novel needs a well-crafted and believable plot. A good story…
Controlling the Element of Time in Your Novel
Time is a slippery thing. And because of that, it poses an intriguing challenge for fiction writers. We need to…
Writing Scenes with a Purpose
I know this may sound silly and obvious, but your scenes need to have a purpose. Thing is, so many…
The Secret to Writing Commercially Successful Novels
I’ve been writing novels for more than three decades, and while I have learned a lot about how unpredictable the…
The Key to a Successful Novel Lies in Genre
If you asked me what is the most important thing an author needs to know to ensure they will have…
The 5 Turning Points in Your Novel
Almost every great story has five turning points. Movie, play, novel—regardless of genre. Traditional story structure goes way back to…
5 Insightful Things a Writer Can Learn from 5 Timeless Classics
Today’s guest post is by Ethan Miller. When does one call oneself a writer? Some might say the title of…
How Writers Can Adopt a Success Mind-Set
Many writers I work with have completed a first draft of a manuscript. But they have never taken the next…
How to Face Down Writer Fear
Fear is probably the #1 factor preventing writers from seeing success in their careers. I’ve had many writers tell me…