Handling Backstory in Dialogue in Your Opening Pages
So many new writers start their books with pages—even chapters—of backstory. They want to tell the reader all about the…
How Novelists Can Say More with Less
Less is more. More impacting. More riveting. More intriguing. Throughout history, marriages have failed and wars have been won or…
Scene Mastery Boot Camp ~ Geyserville, California
There’s still time to sign up for our Scene Mastery Boot Camp set in the heart of California’s gorgeous wine country!…
6 Destructive Thoughts That Stop You from Writing—and How to Slay Them
Today’s guest post is by Dan Brotzel. We all lament the lack of time we have for creative work. But…
The Character Arc in Six Specific Stages
Here’s a post I wrote for Writers Helping Writers some months back that I’d like to share with you. As…
Essential Character Tips for Fiction Writers
Today’s guest post is by Beth Barany. No matter if you’re a plot-driven or character-driven writer, your characters need to…
When Slow Writing Leads to Great Writing
Today’s guest post is by Tara East. Our lives are busy and they’re just getting busier. We’re desperate for tips…
On the Importance of Having a Community
Today’s guest post is by M. K. Rainey. It’s amazing to me how some writers can go their entire careers…
Sign Up for the Nevada City Scene Mastery Boot Camp!
Time is running out to sign up for our Scene Mastery Boot Camp in Nevada City, CA. My co-instructor, Catharine…