Resources for Writers and Authors: Tools, Advice & Industry Links
Resources for Writers and Authors: Tools, Advice & Industry Links
Browse our resources: Writing and publishing a novel takes creativity, craft, and grit, but sourcing reliable help shouldn’t be hard. Whether you’re drafting your first story or building a writing…
Read more…10 Things You Don’t Want In Your Novel
10 Things You Don’t Want In Your Novel
While many talk about the elements you need for a successful novel, editor Jodie Renner wants to save you heartache by discussing all the things you DON’T want in your…
Read more…Hidden Emotion: Using The “Just Act Normal” Technique
Hidden Emotion: Using The “Just Act Normal” Technique
As humans, we value honesty, but in truth, to protect ourselves from harm, we often turn to deception, especially where emotions are concerned. We mislead others to think we’re feeling…
Read more…How to Write ‘Kid Voice’ in Middle Grade Fiction
How to Write ‘Kid Voice’ in Middle Grade Fiction
By Shannon Messenger I thought I’d talk today about writing kid voice, since that seems to be the subject that comes up most often when people find out I write…
Read more…Character Trait: Serious
Character Trait: Serious
Definition: having a thoughtful or subdued manner Causes: being more inclined to internal thought than external expression; an underdeveloped sense of humor; a strong sense of duty to others; being forced…
Read more…Character Trait Entry: Courageous
Character Trait Entry: Courageous
Definition: mental or moral resilience to face opposition, danger or difficulties, despite one’s own fear Characters in Literature: Harry Potter (Harry Potter); Hans Hubermann (The Book Thief); Frodo (Lord of…
Read more…Weather Thesaurus Entry: Flood
Weather Thesaurus Entry: Flood
WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…
Read more…Weather Thesaurus Entry: Sleet
Weather Thesaurus Entry: Sleet
WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…
Read more…Weather and Earthly Phenomena Entry: Eclipse
Weather and Earthly Phenomena Entry: Eclipse
WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…
Read more…Weather Thesaurus Entry: Spring
Weather Thesaurus Entry: Spring
WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…
Read more…Weather Thesaurus Entry: Avalanche
Weather Thesaurus Entry: Avalanche
WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…
Read more…Weather/Earthly Phenomena Thesaurus Entry: Sky
Weather/Earthly Phenomena Thesaurus Entry: Sky
WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…
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