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Breaking the Rules on POV
Posted by Our Special Guest | Jan 11, 2023
The Top 5 Tips to Research Your True Crime Novel
Posted by Our Special Guest | Nov 2, 2022
What’s at Stake in Your Novel?
Posted by Dana Isaacson | Aug 22, 2022
Five Tips on Writing Alternate History and Time Travel
by Our Special Guest | Aug 8, 2022 | Craft, SciFi/Fantasy
Sarah Adlahka learned the hard way, through years of edits on her speculative fiction novel, just how convoluted the rabbit hole is that you’ll find yourself in if you don’t take some preemptive steps to map your story out. And here, she says, is how!
Read MoreHistorical Fiction: Five Ways Characters Find Their Way Forward
by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Jul 6, 2022 | Historical Fiction
Bestselling author Kimberly Brock writes historical fiction–and knows juggling a fictional characer in a time when what happens is already known can be a juggle! And she reveals some secrets to success
Read MoreWriting from the Antagonist’s Point of View
by Our Special Guest | Jun 1, 2022 | Craft, Thriller
If you’re thinking of exploring your antagonist’s voice, and giving them their very own point of view chapters, bestselling author Hannah Mary McKinnon has some suggestions.
Read MoreLessons Learned Switching to YA
by Our Special Guest | Mar 9, 2022 | Craft, Young Adult
Writing adult fiction, with an eye on the YA market? Making the switch might be easier than you think.
Read MoreHow to Bury Clues in Your Mystery Novel
by Dana Isaacson | Jan 24, 2022 | Craft, Mystery
The craftiest mystery writers carefully puzzle out the placement of clues in their stories. Editor Dana Isaacson reveals when, where, and how they do it.
Read MoreHope is an Active Verb! 5 Ways to Keep Writing
by Our Special Guest | Nov 17, 2021 | Craft, Mystery
Keeping hope alive these days is no easy task—but especially for writers! Bestselling author and writing teacher Susan Breen offers tips to jumpstart your latest writing project.
Read MoreJeffrey Archer Answers the Career Authors 11
by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Nov 3, 2021 | Career Authors 11, Thriller
International bestseller Jeffrey Archer, an icon of the fiction world, was generous enough to chat with Hank, and answer our Career Authors 11.
Read More8 Scintillating Rules for Writing Romances
by Dana Isaacson | Oct 13, 2021 | Craft, Romance
Romance is by far book publishing’s most popular genre, and following these 8 rules will help you seduce future readers.
Read MoreHow to be A Rock Star Author: Five Things Playing in Bands Taught Me About Writing
by Our Special Guest | Sep 29, 2021 | Craft, Mystery
Can being a real rock star help you become a rock star author? Novelist (and bass player) Clea Simon reveals how “on stage” can go onto the page.
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