Becoming a Sensitive, Responsible Fiction Writer
This is a post drawn from my upcoming workshop at Writing for Change Worldwide, an annual conference (this year online…
How to Publish a Book: Your 3 Options
Today’s guest post is by a young author who requested her name be withheld. Like it or not, the publishing…
The Challenge of Creating Powerful Settings
Setting is so often overlooked or pushed to the background in fiction. But it is, perhaps, one of the most…
The Essential 3 M’s of Character Setup
This post originally ran on Jane Friedman’s blog. Understanding these “3 M’s” is crucial if you want to craft believable…
5 Tips to Help You Write Imperfectly
Today’s guest post is by Adrian Johansen. As a writer, when you envision something you want to compose, it’s always…
Tips on Making Your Adventure Story Convincing
Today’s guest post is by Zarrah Felton. Do you love stories that can both spark your imagination and leave you…
Keep Pressing On—No Matter What
Today’s guest post is by Kristina Naydonova, twelve years old Why is it that we don’t believe in ourselves? Are…
Writers’ Tools That Help You Be More Productive
Today’s guest post is by Lucy Johnson. A lot has changed since the prehistoric days of cave carvings. Much like…
10 Must-Read Modern Novels to Inspire Writers
Today’s guest post is by Christina Kaye Throughout my career, when I’ve spoken at conferences, conventions, and other book events,…