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Writing Prompt: Lucky or Good

Posted by Brian Andrews | Sep 20, 2019 | Writing Prompts

Given the choice, would your character rather be lucky or good and why? What does this truth say...

Pitfalls & Solutions for Writing a Science Thriller

Posted by Brian Andrews | Sep 18, 2019 | Craft, Genre, SciFi/Fantasy, Thriller

Science, technology, and medicine play a critical role in the modern thriller, but writing a story with a heavy infusion of science or scientific themes presents certain challenges. Join science thriller expert Amy Rogers as she discusses the solutions and pitfalls for incorporating STEM in your next novel.

The Hero Checklist — How to Create a Truly Epic Hero

Posted by Brian Andrews | Sep 16, 2019 | Craft

Is your novel’s protagonist is boring, one dimensional, and uninspiring? How do we avoid this pitfall in our storytelling? The solution is surprisingly simple—heroes must be crafted to be heroic! Check out Career Authors’ Hero Checklist to learn how.

Writing Prompt: Escape

Posted by Brian Andrews | Aug 23, 2019 | Writing Prompts

Escape… Where does your character go when she needs to escape and recharge?

Tips for using “Tags” and “Beats” to improve your dialogue.

Posted by Brian Andrews | Aug 19, 2019 | Craft

If you think dialogue is something that only happens “inside the quotation marks,” then think again. Yes, what your characters say matters immensely, but the savvy author knows that how they say it matters too. If you want to learn how to use “Tags” and “Beats” to elevate your dialogue, then read on!