Craft
The Challenge of Writing Short Fiction
By Jeffrey Wilson A million years ago, as a kid, I began my fiction writing journey, crafting...
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Hook Your Genre Readers on Page One
Hook genre readers by fulfilling their Page One expectations. Author Nina Simon urges authors to establish their book’s genre ASAP.
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Lucy Worsley’s 9 “Christie Tricks” for Mystery Writers
Lucy Worsley’s fantastic biography of Agatha Christie includes “Christie Tricks”—invaluable tips for mystery writers from the bestselling novelist of all time.
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BACK TO SCHOOL FOR WRITERS: A roundup of advice on learning to write and teaching writing, from Ann Patchett to Ursula K. Le Guin….
Can writing be taught? And should you teach writing? Here’s some expert advice on learning to write and teaching writing, from Ann Patchett to Ursula K. Le Guin….
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How to Be a Writer: Five Simple Rules
“Writing” is one thing. But “being a writer” is something else indeed. Publisher, editor, and writer Linda Richards offers five easy rules.
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Clint Eastwood
Be Afraid! Creating Fear in Your Characters
A writer uses every detail about human behavior to show a real character, but exploring FEAR is an exciting way to add depth to your story
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How to Write a Book When You Don’t Have Time to Write a Book
Honest advice about how to write a book when your schedule is already packed with work, raising children, and other responsibilities…
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5 Tips for Writing For Middle-Grade Fiction
Author Stephanie Willing advises kids book writers to meet the readers where they are: find their voice and story. Now she offers up five fantastically wise tips on writing middle-grade fiction.
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5 WAYS OUT OF THE MIDDLE MALAISE
For many writers, the hardest part of writing a book is the middle. That’s when you can get stuck, with no way forward. Here are 5 tips to beating what USA TODAY bestselling author Paula Munier calls “Middle Malaise.”
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WRITING FOR THE LONG HAUL
In this exclusive Career Authors post, LUCY BURDETTE, the award-winning author of 23 novels, reveals her five tips for writing for the long haul.
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Five Secrets to Writing Suspense
Even the most highbrow of literary types need to create a sense of tension and anticipation to keep the reader turning pages–and Polly Stewart shares some secrets for amping up the suspense in your novel, no matter what the genre!
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