5 Literary Agents Reveal the 9 Pitching Mistakes Authors Make
Today’s guest post is by Bushra Rahmani. I kid you not: In late 2016, I sent query letters to twenty-seven…
How To Write A Perfect Cliff-Hanger
Today’s guest post is by Rachael Cooper. Fiction thrives on conflict. Whether it’s a bank robbery or a breakup, our…
Premise Determines How Many Characters You Should Have in Your Novel
When I think about the many novels I’ve written, I realize I don’t always start with a plot idea. Sometimes…
How to Create Realistic Characters
Today’s guest post is by Laura Sherman. Whenever you write a novel, the success of the project depends upon your…
How to Boost Focus ahead of a Writing Session
Today’s guest post is by Rosie O’Neill. Focus is the thing that makes a writing session fly by in a burst…
Incidental Characters That Make Your Novel Zing
Minor characters are part of your cast of characters. They come “on stage” from time to time and serve specific…
Coming Up with Antagonists for Your Novel
Last week we took a brief look at secondary characters who play a supporting role in your novel—who help bring…
The Importance of Secondary Characters in Your Novel
Creating a cast of characters is a challenge for novelists. It’s a balance. You need just the right number of…
Capture your Creativity by Journaling
Today’s guest post is by author and writing coach Catharine Bramkamp. As writers we often start our day scrubbing in…