Written by Peggy Eddleman
How to know when you've really crossed the finish line with your manuscript.
Written by Sharon Bayliss
Your character "acting their age" is not only critical in YA and MG, but in all writing. Here are my tips for creating age-correct characters.
Written by Sharon Bayliss
As with all good promotion, this isn't about talking yourself up or schmoozing. It's simply about gradually building connections, knowledge, and a social media platform.
Written by Sharon Bayliss
Traditional wisdom used to be that you must get an agent in order to land a publishing contract, but the e-book revolution has opened the door for independent authors and publishers.
Written by Sharon Bayliss
When I was writing a query, I wanted a Mad-Libs style template that would tell me exactly what to say. Query writing may not be quite that simple, but there is a standard formula that will work for most stories.
Written by J. A. Bennett
Think choosing a bigger word is better? Consider how it changes the meaning first.
Written by Mooderino
Fiction allows access to a character’s mind in a way that no other medium can. What someone thinks gives a new perspective, reveal aspects you hadn’t considered, or add depth to how you perceive a character.
Written by Jordan Ricks
Dave Wolverton gave me some great insight at a seminar this spring. I pass the good word along to you.
Written by Jordan Ricks
As a writer it is essential that you know who you are writing to. Your book will be so much more powerful if you target a specific audience and write for them.
Written by Jordan Ricks
Resonating within your genre is important. Here's some advice via a seminar I took with Dave Wolverton.
Written by Jordan Ricks
I wonder out loud if assassins are characters writers and readers ought to shy away from. What do you think?
Written by Jordan Ricks
Sometimes I feel characters have overstayed their welcome. When is a series too long? When should a writer know when enough is enough? Come and discuss.
