Author: Our Special Guest

Techniques of the Plot Twist

Posted by Our Special Guest | Jul 3, 2019 | Craft

The ‘twist’ is the pot of gold mystery/thriller writers are constantly chasing. More and more, a good twist ending seems to be required in the genre. But how you make that work?

From Astrophysicist to Author: Tips for Making the Transition to Career Author.

Posted by Our Special Guest | Jun 26, 2019 | Life, Thriller

Many authors dream of turning their passion for writing into a full-time job. But to make a successful transition, a fiction writer needs to carefully lay the groundwork for this real-life plot twist.

8 Steps to Starting Your Book

Posted by Our Special Guest | Jun 19, 2019 | Craft

Every journey begins with a first step. If you are determined to—at last!—write your book, author Bonnie MacBird offers basic strategies to get you going.

How to Write A (Great!) Sex Scene

Posted by Our Special Guest | Jun 3, 2019 | Craft, Genre

A good sex scene can be magnetic, but how do you write one? Lisa Barr shows how it can provide a deeper experience–a close, meaningful connection for characters and readers on the most intimate level of all.

The 6 Rules of Domestic Suspense

Posted by Our Special Guest | May 22, 2019 | Thriller

What are the important secrets to writing a successful domestic suspense thriller? Best-selling author Kaira Rouda reveals 6 keys you cannot write without.