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Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Stepparent and Stepchild

November 20, 2021

Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Stepparent and Stepchild

November 20, 2021

Successful stories are driven by authentic and interesting characters, so it’s important to craft them carefully. But characters don’t usually exist in a vacuum; throughout the course of your story,…

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

November 11, 2021

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

November 11, 2021

Hey, wonderful writerly people! It’s time for our monthly first-page critique contest ? This contest is closed. Please try again next month. If you’d like to be notified when the…

Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Friends

November 6, 2021

Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Friends

November 6, 2021

How to Showcase Your Character’s Unique Voice

November 4, 2021

How to Showcase Your Character’s Unique Voice

November 4, 2021

Almost every character should have their own voice—their distinctive way of communicating their worldview. To illustrate, here are three lines from Harry Potter that reveal Hermione’s, Ron’s, and Harry’s individual…

Bookish Gifts for Writers (TIP: This Year, Shop Early)

November 2, 2021

Bookish Gifts for Writers (TIP: This Year, Shop Early)

November 2, 2021

Every December we put together a gift-giving list for writers for those of you wanting to pick up a little something for critique partners & book buds, or to source…

How to Tell If You’ve Found the Best Book Marketing Niche

October 28, 2021

How to Tell If You’ve Found the Best Book Marketing Niche

October 28, 2021

How can you tell if your book marketing niche is the right one? There are three signs to look for. But first, let’s review what we’re talking about. What is…

Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Service Provider and Customer

October 23, 2021

Relationship Thesaurus Entry: Service Provider and Customer

October 23, 2021

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

October 19, 2021

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

October 19, 2021

Hey, wonderful writerly people! It’s time for our monthly first-page critique contest ? This contest is closed—please try again next month. If you’d like to be notified when the next…

A Show-Don’t-Tell Database for Writers

October 14, 2021

A Show-Don’t-Tell Database for Writers

October 14, 2021

One thing we’re known for around here is description. For a dozen years, Becca and I have explored topic after topic, and whether it’s settings, emotions, backstory wounds, conflict, weather,…

Release Day: The Conflict Thesaurus Is Here!

October 12, 2021

Release Day: The Conflict Thesaurus Is Here!

October 12, 2021

Well, guys – another book is out in the world! The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles (Volume 1) is a game-changer for writers, screenwriters,…