A Look at Masterful Character Description
We began this series on masterful writing last week by taking a look at James Lee Burke’s wonderful character descriptions….
3 Keys to Writing Effective Action Scenes
Today’s guest post is by Remy Wilkins. We all want our climaxes and battles, our chase scenes and explosions, to…
A Deep Look at Masterful Writing
I’m excited to start in on a new series with you on Live Write Thrive. In the past I’ve shared…
How to Process a Rejection Letter
Today’s guest post is by Antwan Crump. You’ve done it! You’ve toiled over the illuminated white screen of your computer…
The Essential Ingredient in Your Novel’s Concept
I want to talk about concept a bit today. I believe a lot of novels fail at the concept stage….
Checklists Are Good for Your (Novel-Writing) Health!
Are you a “list” person? I sure am. Even though I have software programs like Sticky Notes to help me…
Tips for Building a Riveting Main Character
Today’s post is by Natasha Lane. As writers, our main characters are usually some manifestation of ourselves. These beings that…
Create the Storm, Then Tame It!
Today, I want to talk about brainstorming. I love that word. It succinctly describes what goes on in a writer’s…
How Pinterest Can Help Writers Write Better
Today’s guest post is by Piers Golden. As you are contemplating writing a book, the thought of using Pinterest as…