Theme—What’s at the Heart of Your Story
In our exploration of the 12 key pillars of novel construction this year, we’ve first been delving deeply into what…
“Zero-Based Thinking” for Writers
Today’s guest post is by writer Matthew Eaton, who has a cool topic to discuss—something I’d never heard of before….
More Handy Hyphenation Rules
I’ve presented a number of posts on hyphenation, so if this is a subject that you get stuck on, check…
The Valuable Lessons Conflict Teaches Us
As we wrap up our look at the third corner pillar of novel construction—conflict with high stakes—I’d like to make…
5 Tips to Avoiding Total Disaster as a Novelist
Today’s guest post is by copywriter, editor, and educator Jessica Millis: Anyone who has ever read (or written) a book…
Are You Between or Among?
What’s a little joke between friends? Assuming there are just two of you, between is correct. But if you’re talking…
A Look at Inner and Outer Conflict in Your Novel
We’re knee-deep in conflict (in our look at the four crucial corner pillars of novel construction). Let’s take some time…
3 Ways Great Nonfiction Can Be the Fiction Writer’s Greatest Resource
Today’s guest post is from author Daryl Rothman: There’s nothing like good fiction. Never am I more inspired to write…
Who Needs Any More Trouble with Anymore?
I don’t want to spend any more time on this than is necessary, but we should touch on any more…