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Character Secret Thesaurus: Concealing a Sexual Identity

February 1, 2025

Character Secret Thesaurus: Concealing a Sexual Identity

February 1, 2025

What secret is your character keeping? Why are they safeguarding it? What’s at stake if it’s discovered? Does it need to come out at some point, or should it remain…

Making Nice Guys & Girls Realistically Flawed

January 30, 2025

Making Nice Guys & Girls Realistically Flawed

January 30, 2025

We’ve talked a lot around here about why characters need flaws. Those negative traits make characters relatable to readers, they contribute to their arc, and, oh, a whole bunch of…

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

January 28, 2025

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

January 28, 2025

Hey, wonderfulwriterly people! It’s time for Phenomenal First Pages, our monthly critique contest. So, if you need a bit of help with your first page, today’s the day to enter…

Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Having an Addiction

January 25, 2025

Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Having an Addiction

January 25, 2025

What secret is your character keeping? Why are they safeguarding it? What’s at stake if it’s discovered? Does it need to come out at some point, or should it remain…

How Authors Thrive in a World of AI-Generated Books

January 23, 2025

How Authors Thrive in a World of AI-Generated Books

January 23, 2025

The rise of AI-generated books is sparking concern among many. We all know the book market is huge, yet the speed at which new works are being added prompted Amazon…

Backstory Balancing Act

January 21, 2025

Backstory Balancing Act

January 21, 2025

How to handle a character’s backstory is a universal struggle for all of us writers. How much should we include? How long should a flashback be? When is it okay…

Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Pursuing a Personal Goal

January 18, 2025

Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Pursuing a Personal Goal

January 18, 2025

What secret is your character keeping? Why are they safeguarding it? What’s at stake if it’s discovered? Does it need to come out at some point, or should it remain…

How to Leverage Humanity to Outshine AI-Generated Books

January 16, 2025

How to Leverage Humanity to Outshine AI-Generated Books

January 16, 2025

AI is reshaping the book industry, and writers are polarized; some have integrated AI into their writing process while others refuse to. No matter which camp you align with I’m…

How to Write Intense Scenes That Captivate Readers

January 14, 2025

How to Write Intense Scenes That Captivate Readers

January 14, 2025

Writing intense scenes can be one of the most exciting parts of storytelling. Whether it’s a gripping fight, a romantic encounter that leaves hearts racing, or an emotional moment that…

Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Knowing About a Cover-Up

January 11, 2025

Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Knowing About a Cover-Up

January 11, 2025

What secret is your character keeping? Why are they safeguarding it? What’s at stake if it’s discovered? Does it need to come out at some point, or should it remain…