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Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader—not the fact that it's raining , but the feel of being rained upon.

E.L. Doctorow

Does Likability Matter?

by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Aug 23, 2021 | Craft

USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan asks: What does relatable mean? And it does relatable necessarily mean likable? When writing a main character, how much does likability matter?

Writing Prompt: Through The Eyes of a Child

by Brian Andrews | Aug 20, 2021 | Craft

Writing Prompt: Write a scene from a child’s point of view

Developmental Editing — Embracing Editing (Part 2 of 2)

by Brian Andrews | Aug 18, 2021 | Craft

The purpose of the developmental edit is for an experienced editor to provide detailed, all-encompassing feedback as well as honest, constructive counsel to the author. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how this partnership is supposed to work.

The 3 Pass Rough Draft — Embracing Editing (Part 1 of 2)

by Brian Andrews | Aug 16, 2021 | Craft

In The 3 Pass First Draft, we’ll discuss how embracing editing will make you a better writer and provide concrete and actionable advice on how to optimize your rough draft.

How Musicians Handle Writer’s Block

by Jessica Strawser | Aug 11, 2021 | Craft

Whether or not you believe in “writer’s block,” these brilliant tips from musicians offer help when the creative going gets tough.

5 Summertime Lessons to Fuel Your Writing All Year

by Jessica Strawser | Aug 9, 2021 | Craft

Maybe it’s the kid in me, but summer is still my favorite season. There’s so much about summer...

How to Bring History Alive in Your Fiction

by Our Special Guest | Aug 4, 2021 | Craft, Historical Fiction

Need to add detail and nuance to your work of historical fiction? Awardwinning novelist Dana Cameron and her writer pals offer innovative tips on how and where to look.