Crafting Characters That Are Essential to Your Plot
There is a simple method for determining if you have enough characters in your novel or if you have too…
Fashioning Characters Based on Plot and Premise
When I think about the many novels I’ve written, I realize I don’t always start with a plot idea. Sometimes…
5 Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid
Today’s guest post is by Dave Chesson. There’s a lot to know when starting out in the self-publishing business. I…
3 Reasons for Authors to Start Blogging, and 3 Ways to Do It Right
Today’s guest post is by Brandon Cornett. Are you a writer trying to reach more readers? Do you want to…
How to Put Passion into Your Writing
I’m reprinting a post I wrote years ago because, well, it bears repeating! When you read a novel and you…
How To Figure Out What To Write
Today’s guest blog post is by Brian Berni. Around this time of year is when we writers are most excited…
How to Breathe Life into Your Characters
Today’s guest post is by author Morgan St. James. Many novice writers find it tempting to simply string together a…
Considerations for the First Page of Your Novel
I hope you know why it’s so important to craft a terrific first page. Surely if your first page is…
The Crucial First Page of Your Novel
My latest craft book in The Writer’s Toolbox series just released. Here is a preview excerpt from First Pages of Best…