How to Be a Clever Writer
Has anyone ever told you how clever you are? No? Or maybe they said that to you but didn’t mean…
Why a Manuscript Critique Is a Critical Step for Writers
Critique. Does this word make you cringe? Perhaps it sounds too much like another word that has a negative connotation:…
Curiosity – The Writer’s Magic
Today’s guest post is by DiAnn Mills. Curiosity is the magic ingredient that keeps readers turning pages. The reader’s mind…
5 “Success” Tips for Fiction Writers
Have you ever asked: “What on earth possessed me to want to be a novelist?” Are you starting to realize…
Setting – The Versatile Tool for the Fiction Writer
Settings in fiction are often in the background—literally. Characters are talking and doing things, but readers get merely a glimpse…
The Important Role Secondary Characters Play
Every character in a fictional story needs to play a role, whether a strong antagonist standing in the way of…
How to Determine the Age of Your Target Reader
I wrote this post many years ago, but I continue to see a lot of problems with manuscripts that appear…
Story Structure and the Essential Outline
I do a lot of scene outlines for writers. And I’ve written a lot of blog posts on the topic….
How Writers Can Deal with Unsupportive Family and Friends
Today’s guest post is by Lisa Fellinger. I often hear writers frustrated with the lack of support some receive from…