Your Premise Determines Your Characters
When I think about the many novels I’ve written, I realize I don’t always start with a plot idea. Sometimes…
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How to Overcome Discouragement as an Author
Today’s guest post is by Emma Eggleston. Writing is your passion. You spend hours dreaming up the perfect characters and…
24 Lessons Learned from Writing My Novel
Today’s guest post is by author Noelle Sterne. Mainly a nonfiction writer, for years I promised myself I’d write a…
Becoming a Sensitive, Responsible Fiction Writer
This is a post drawn from my upcoming workshop at Writing for Change Worldwide, an annual conference (this year online…
How to Publish a Book: Your 3 Options
Today’s guest post is by a young author who requested her name be withheld. Like it or not, the publishing…
The Challenge of Creating Powerful Settings
Setting is so often overlooked or pushed to the background in fiction. But it is, perhaps, one of the most…
The Essential 3 M’s of Character Setup
This post originally ran on Jane Friedman’s blog. Understanding these “3 M’s” is crucial if you want to craft believable…
5 Tips to Help You Write Imperfectly
Today’s guest post is by Adrian Johansen. As a writer, when you envision something you want to compose, it’s always…
Tips on Making Your Adventure Story Convincing
Today’s guest post is by Zarrah Felton. Do you love stories that can both spark your imagination and leave you…
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