4 Ways Writers Can Make Tenacity Their Greatest Asset
By Nick Labonté. Ask 100 writers what their greatest asset is and you’ll probably get 100 answers—from 25-hour days to…
5 Simple Ways to Create High Stakes in Your Story
Fiction writers are told they must create high stakes. What are stakes and why are they so important in fiction?…
The Challenges of Character Self-Description in Fiction
Characters in fiction are the heart of any story. We all love characters that pop off the page, that resonate…
Crafting Believable Characters – 3 Easy Steps
Creating believable characters is the key to engaging storytelling. Readers invest in characters who feel real and express emotions, motivation,…
3 Techniques for Powerful Writing
Today’s post is by Janeen Mathisen. When you read a story and call it “powerful writing,” chances are it affected…
What It Takes to Become a Proficient Writer
Malcolm Gladwell’s 2008 best seller, Outliers, centers on the premise that, regardless of a person’s pursuit, it takes about 10,000…
Dynamic vs Static Characters – Your Fiction Needs Them Both
Great fiction features great characters—there should be no argument there. While plot is crucial (as is having a terrific premise),…
How to Take Your Writing from Good to Great
Most of us writers aren’t content with just being mediocre. Just writing so-so books. I’d like to think most writers…
How to Develop Your Unique Writing Style
When tackling the art of fiction writing, it’s common to immerse yourself in the fundamentals: plot, structure, characters—the building blocks…