Choosing Your Voice
Writers talk a lot about voice and point of view. But Clea Simon says: it all depends on one question: Who do we want to be telling this story?
Read MorePosted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Nov 6, 2023 | Mystery
Writers talk a lot about voice and point of view. But Clea Simon says: it all depends on one question: Who do we want to be telling this story?
Read MorePosted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Oct 6, 2023 | Writing Prompts
Your character is on the plane. About to close her laptop and prepare for take off.
“Excuse me,” she hears.
“You’re in my seat.”
She looks up at the newcomer.
Who is it?
Posted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Oct 4, 2023 | Craft
In which best-selling author Lori Rader-Day discovers that re-reading well-worn writing craft advice could do more than comfort. It could accelerate her process, and make it more joyful.
Read MorePosted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Oct 2, 2023 | SciFi/Fantasy
How can there be a “realistic” paranormal? GHOST TAMER’s Meredith Lyons has some tips for those venturing into the supernatural.
Read MorePosted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Sep 1, 2023 | Writing Prompts
Was there a family vacation that changed your character’s life?
What happened?
No–wait.
What really happened?
And how does your character live with that now?