Writing 101: Semi-Colons & Other Tricky Punctuation Marks
Writing 101: Semi-Colons & Other Tricky Punctuation Marks
Punctuation can be surprisingly difficult, especially when it comes to lesser-used marks like semi-colons, dashes, and colons. When these marks are used incorrectly, readers are either distracted or confused. Because…
Read more…Writing 101: A Tutorial for Understanding Point of View
Writing 101: A Tutorial for Understanding Point of View
Understanding point of view basics is essential for writing strong, emotionally resonant fiction, so this is a good topic to explore as part of our 101 series. The viewpoint you…
Read more…New Writing Resource: A Character Type & Trope Thesaurus + Save 25%
New Writing Resource: A Character Type & Trope Thesaurus + Save 25%
In 2024, Becca and I began exploring character tropes and archetypes with one goal in mind: to create a resource that helps writers better use tropes by providing each one’s…
Read more…Workshop: How to Write Compelling Inner Conflict with Angela Ackerman
Workshop: How to Write Compelling Inner Conflict with Angela Ackerman
Ready to dive into your character’s internal struggle and put all that incredible gut-twisting conflict on the page? If so, don’t miss this upcoming Zoom workshop on Saturday, May 24th,…
Read more…Build These Seven Growth Milestones into Your Character’s Arc
Build These Seven Growth Milestones into Your Character’s Arc
While there are many kinds of stories, most of them today are about a protagonist navigating a change or growth arc. In this model, the character undergoes a personal journey…
Read more…Seven Writing Fears That May Be Holding You Back from Greatness
Seven Writing Fears That May Be Holding You Back from Greatness
Eleanor Hecks joins us to share seven writing fears common among writers and how they may be holding you back. Writing is a journey filled with challenges, many of which…
Read more…Character Secret Thesaurus: Hiding the Truth about Family
Character Secret Thesaurus: Hiding the Truth about Family
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…
Read more…How to Use Writing Prompts to “Unstick” Writer’s Block
How to Use Writing Prompts to “Unstick” Writer’s Block
By Savannah Cordova Stop me if you’ve heard this one: you’re at your desk, laptop or notebook open, hours stretching out before you… but you can’t seem to get the…
Read more…Best Ways to Pace Your Story’s Key Moments
Best Ways to Pace Your Story’s Key Moments
Great novels don’t hook readers by accident. They strategically build up tension and feelings, then release them at just the right moment. This perfect timing isn’t about fancy writing tricks;…
Read more…6 First Page Inclusions for Drawing Readers In
6 First Page Inclusions for Drawing Readers In
There are a lot of Dos and Don’ts for a story’s first pages. Do introduce the protagonist(s). Do start in medias res. Don’t start with a dream sequence. Don’t info…
Read more…How to Avoid Flat Characters in Your Story
How to Avoid Flat Characters in Your Story
Has an editor or critique partner said, “Your character is flat” when offering feedback on your story? Or perhaps they worded it another way: “Your protagonist didn’t grab me,” or…
Read more…Use This Method to Identify Your Story’s Stakes
Use This Method to Identify Your Story’s Stakes
Stakes are a crucial part of your story because they define what will happen if the protagonist fails. To build reader empathy, you need this piece in place because when…
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