Tag: lesson In storytelling

Much of the joy and discovery of creative writing comes from the process itself. I found inspiration and motivation from the very characters I created.

Whether you’re inspired to explore history or science, complex feelings or scary weather, your children’s picture book can share a powerful message.

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.

Your next bit of brilliant text could be inspired by unexpected sources. Found phrases in music, crosswords, and daily life can be harnessed for your work.

Spotlight the essentials of action and dialogue in your first draft, then add all the exposition and descriptive "book stuff" the next time around.

Dan Poblocki published his first Middle Grade horror book, The Stone Child, just over 10 years ago. He took time out of his writing schedule to talk about his creative process, the horror genre, and his favorite horror films.

Great writing is all about great motion and change — and every bit of motion needs a motivation. You can track these cycles by creating a motion map.