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Five Writing Crimes and How to Get Away With Them
Posted by Our Special Guest | Dec 4, 2019 | Craft, Thriller
Setting Your Setting
Posted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Dec 2, 2019 | Craft
Secrets of Suspense: What I Learned From JAWS
Posted by Our Special Guest | Nov 27, 2019 | Craft, Suspense
Supporting Character Guide – Small Roles tha...
Posted by Brian Andrews | Nov 25, 2019 | Craft
Pacing: The Key to Scintillating Suspense
Posted by Our Special Guest | Nov 13, 2019 | Craft
Avoid These Crutch Words
by Dana Isaacson | Nov 11, 2019 | Craft
Editor Dana Isaacson’s infographic on “Crutch words” is designed as a pre-emptive editorial strike on your latest piece of writing.
Read MoreKnow Your Comps Quiz
by Paula Munier | Nov 6, 2019 | Craft
Ask yourself this: How well do you truly understand what a thorough knowledge of your competition means to you and your writing career. Take this test, and find out.
Read MoreCareer Authors Exclusive: Interview with Brian Andrews
by Paula Munier | Nov 4, 2019 | Craft
A Career Authors exclusive interview with the master of the military thriller, BRIAN ANDREWS.
Read MoreWriting Prompt: Is Your Character Shy?
by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Nov 1, 2019 | Craft
Is your character shy? How does that change the way they deal with the world? Introduce your...
Read MoreThe secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Agatha ChristieA good teacher is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others.
Mustafa Kemal AtatürkThe Villain Checklist – How to Create a “Great & Terrible” Villain
by Brian Andrews | Oct 21, 2019 | Craft
Memorable heroes require memorable villains. But what separates “great & terrible” villains from insipid ones? To help answer this question, we at Career Authors proudly present The Villain Checklist: Character Engineering for Writers
Read MoreWhat (This) Writing Community Can Do for You
by Jessica Strawser | Oct 16, 2019 | Craft, Life
Learn the 3 essential types of writers every single writer should have in their writing community, and how to build your own powerhouse support team.
Read MoreGet Real: 4 Tips for Writing Bestselling Women’s Fiction
by Our Special Guest | Oct 9, 2019 | Craft, Womens Fiction
Brilliant book editor Brenda Copeland shares 4 professional secrets to the art of writing bestselling womens fiction.
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