4 Ways to Bring Out Theme in Your Story
Theme is such an important element of story, regardless of medium. Even visual arts, such as paintings or sculture, tell…
3 Ways to Counteract Self-Sabotage
Years ago I surveyed my mailing list and got back about 500 responses. My main question I posed was this:…
When You’re Not Motivated to Write
I’m reposting this post because I feel it’s so timely. Many are struggling with concentration and motivation, and maybe it’s…
Your Premise Determines Your Characters
When I think about the many novels I’ve written, I realize I don’t always start with a plot idea. Sometimes…
How to Overcome Discouragement as an Author
Today’s guest post is by Emma Eggleston. Writing is your passion. You spend hours dreaming up the perfect characters and…
24 Lessons Learned from Writing My Novel
Today’s guest post is by author Noelle Sterne. Mainly a nonfiction writer, for years I promised myself I’d write a…
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…