Should I Fictionalize My Memoir?
Whether you choose to fictionalize your past or write about it as memoir, write in the narrative form that feels right for you. Here's how to decide which that might be.
How to Improve and Inspire Your Writing: 7 Books That Will Pave the Way
Of the many excellent books on the art and craft of writing, here are seven to inspire you.
How to Begin Your Novel — and Why Beginnings Are Important
The beginning of a story is crucial. It can make the difference in gaining the attention of a prospective agent, acquisitions editor, and ultimately the reader. So, how do you start? Here are some suggestions to help you find your beginning.
The Power of Place in Story
If place wields such power, why do we sometimes relegate it to a secondary role when writing story?
How Reading Improves Your Writing
If we want to hone our craft, we need to expose ourselves to the work of excellent writers.
Is This the Year You Finally Write Your Novel? 3 Must-Read Resources
Is your goal for 2016 to start, finish, or revise your novel? Here are three must-read recommendations for novelists.
14 Tips on How to Write Good Dialogue
With good dialogue, a character's words come alive on the page and connect with us. Good dialogue will keep that prospective literary agent turning the pages and the reader wanting more.
On Writing and Revelation
Writing is lonely, difficult work, and on top of that, anyone who wants to master the craft of writing fiction has to self-reveal. This surprises people. Many novelists believe that they need only lose themselves in a character, but the truth is that a writer of fiction needs to dig deep in order to feel...