Writing Under Duress
Writing often happens under trying conditions. The right strategies can help you manage stress, fatigue, and distractions to move your writing forward.
Dramatic Times Call For A Clear Message
Writing about of-the-minute events, politics, and movements can be highly intimidating but deeply necessary. Do the work and make your voice heard.
Your Eight-part Story Check
A fully-developed manuscript will be rich from beginning to end, from the big to the small. How does yours hold up to this eight-part check?
Why Chapter Breaks Are A Really Big Deal
Take a fresh look at your draft by studying the space between chapters. If your chapter breaks create an unpleasant surprise, you've got them in the wrong places.
Lost Your Work? Don’t Lose Hope.
Unexpectedly losing your writing-in-progress can feel terrible, but your rewrite can be even better. Don't lose hope, use these tips and recover your work.
Before You Write That Fantasy Novel…
If you are writing a fantasy novel, these five considerations will help put you on the right track to creating a story that will capture readers' attention.
Use Expressive Words To Build Your Story World
The marriage of story with detailed, expressive language will help you build a story world that is the heart of great writing.
