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When Characters Take Over, Don't Panic: When A Character Takes Over Your NaNoNovel, Relax It's Normal

In: Writing Novels

By: Tabitha Venasse

Different Approaches to Writing a Book Synopsis: How to Use a Synopsis for Both Plotting and Marketing a Book

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Finding Time to Write with a Busy Schedule: Making Time for Writing, Setting Goals, Avoiding Distractions

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Vickie Britton

Author Jesse Bullington: Fantasy Trends And Upcoming Work

In: Writing Genre Fiction

By: Lynne Jamneck

Jesse Bullington Author Interview: Writing Influences And Ferrets

In: Writing Genre Fiction

By: Lynne Jamneck

Jesse Bullington: From Academia To Fiction Writing

In: Writing Genre Fiction

By: Lynne Jamneck

Jesse Bullington Interview: Violence And Realism In Fiction

In: Writing Genre Fiction

By: Lynne Jamneck

A Character's Cultural Background and Lifestyle: Creating a History for Fictional Characters

In: Character Development

By: Arthur Gulumian

Characterisation and the Zodiac - Aquarius: Using Astrology to Develop Characters

In: Character Development

By: Jo Lamb-White

Help for Common Plotting Problems: Failed Scenes, Uncooperative Characters, Unworkable Plots

In: Fiction Plots & Pacing

By: Vickie Britton

Characterisation and the Zodiac – Libra: Using Astrology to Develop Characters

In: Character Development

By: Jo Lamb-White

Imitating to Improve Writing Style: Study an Author's Work by Taking Notes

In: Writing Techniques

By: Kathryn Long

Writing a Book In Sync With Circadian Rhythms: How Understanding the Body Clock Helps to Get a Novel Published

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Three Types of Love Scenes in Romance Novels: Sweet, Sensual or Erotica? What do Publisher's Guidelines Mean?

In: Writing Novels

By: Vickie Britton

Four Ways to Deal With Writer's Block: How to Put the Fun Back Into Writing a Book

In: Writing Techniques

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Taking a Poetry Workshop – Is it a Good Idea? Writers Workshops Can Help Poets Write Better and Publish Their Work

In: Writing Poetry

By: Elizabeth Harrington

November is National Novel Writing Month: Chris Baty’s Project Has Influenced Many Aspiring Novelists

In: Writing Novels

By: Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Understanding Poetic Imagery: Developing a Noteworthy and Reputable Art

In: Writing Poetry

By: Arthur Gulumian

Top 3 Problems Identified at Writers Retreats: Editor Jason Sitzes Offers Tips From Professional Writing Courses

In: Writing Novels

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Characterisation and the Zodiac: Developing Characters Using Star Signs

In: Character Development

By: Jo Lamb-White

Tips on Maintaing a Plot's Focus: The Importance of Objectives and Centralization in Plotting

In: Fiction Plots & Pacing

By: Arthur Gulumian

Fiction Writing Tools—Getting Published: How to Get Published in Commercial Fiction—Short Stories or Novels

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Debby Mayne

Getting Published – A Poetry Workshop Can Help: An Interview With Mary Stewart Hammond-Published Poet and Teacher

In: Writing Poetry

By: Elizabeth Harrington

Positive Narration and Vibrant Description: How to Capture the Reader and Write Better Fiction

In: Writing Techniques

By: Michelle Pannecoucke

A Character's Voice and Attitude: Developing a Tone and Personality for Fictional Characters

In: Character Development

By: Arthur Gulumian

How to Name Characters in Books or Short Stories: Tips for Picking Names for a Fictional Character in a Novel, Story

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Mia Carter

Fast Fixes for Contrary Characters in NaNoWriMo: Give First Aid to Characters and Still Write 1,667 Words a Day

In: Writing Novels

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

True Crime Stories Edited by Harold Schechter: An Anthology of American Tales of Murder

In: Writing Genre Fiction

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

How to Organise a Novel: A Writing System for Developing a Manuscript

In: Writing Novels

By: Jo Lamb-White

Fast Fixes for Plotting Problems in NaNoWriMo: How to Fix a Plot – and Even Improve It – On a Tight Deadline

In: Fiction Plots & Pacing

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

How to Name the Characters in a Novel: Take Time Choosing the Best Male and Female Character Names

In: Character Development

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

4 Common Mistakes by Creative Writing Students: Getting Assignments Right in an Online Writing Course

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

A Thirty-Day Writing Marathon: Getting the Most out of National Novel Writing Month

In: Writing Novels

By: Sandra Raymond

How to Win National Novel Writing Month: Legitimate Cheats for NaNoWriMo's Novel-in-a-Month Challenge Success

In: Writing Novels

By: Linda Gentile

What is National Novel Writing Month? NaNoWriMo Gives Writers an Excuse to Write a Novel in 30 Days

In: Writing Novels

By: Linda Gentile

Review – No Plot? No Problem! Chris Baty's Light-Hearted Guide to Writing a NaNoWriMo Novel

In: Writing Novels

By: Linda Gentile

Writing in Class or Writing Alone? Learning to Write Inside or Outside the Classroom

In: Writing Techniques

By: Sarah Pearson

Writing Inspirational Romance: Publishing Houses That Consider Unagented Christian Fiction

In: Writing Novels

By: Laura Briggs

Fiction Writers Source of Inspiration: Shakespeare as a Model for Books, Plays and Short Stories

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

4 Writing Exercises to Hone Viewpoint Technique: The Benefits of Writing the Same Scene From Different Viewpoints

In: Writing Techniques

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Mapping a New World: Drawing Maps for Fantasy Fiction

In: Writing Genre Fiction

By: Sarah Pearson

Better Grammar for Better Fiction: Writing Tips to Improve a Good Story – Spelling & Sentence Structure

In: Writing Techniques

By: Michelle Pannecoucke

Is the Pen Mightier Than the Keyboard? Handwriting vs. Computer Typing

In: Writing Techniques

By: Sarah Pearson

Making Characters Memorable: A How-to Guide for Great Characterisation

In: Character Development

By: Sarah Pearson

The Search for Suitable Synonyms: Find the Right Words to Write With

In: Writing Techniques

By: Sarah Pearson

Survive NaNoWriMo and a Busy Life: How to Survive a Hectic Lifestyle and Make Time for NaNo-ing

In: Writing Novels

By: Tabitha Venasse

Using Real Place Names in Fictional Settings: The Dilemma of Writing About Real Towns, Streets and Landmarks

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

How to Prepare for NaNoWriMo In November: Plan Ahead for National Novel Writing Month and Finish in Triumph

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Creative Writing-Show, Don't Tell: Use Imagery and All the Senses to Delight Readers

In: Writing Techniques

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Creating Great Prose: Five Editing Tips for Writing Excellence

In: Writing Techniques

By: Sarah Pearson

Flashbacks — How and When to Use Them: How to Handle Flashbacks and Keep Reader Interest

In: Fiction Plots & Pacing

By: Vickie Britton

How to Weave Backstory Into a Novel: Including Necessary Background Without Info-Dumping

In: Writing Techniques

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Short Story Ideas From Sample Paragraphs: Opening Lines Make Great Writing Prompts – Just Keep Scribbling

In: Writing Short Stories

By: James Parsons

Preparing for National Novel Writing Month: Tips for Successfully Completing the NaNoWriMo Challenge

In: Writing Novels

By: Rebecca Lake

Use Narrative to Connect Readers to a Novel: Deep Point of View Makes Third Person Feel Like First Person

In: Writing Techniques

By: Tara McClendon

Creating Memorable Characters: How to Make Characters Come to Life

In: Character Development

By: Rebecca Lake

Avoiding Viewpoint Slips When Writing a Scene: Effective Use of Third Person Limited Point of View

In: Writing Techniques

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

The Process of Writing Fiction: From Where You Dream by Olen Butler

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Writing Ideas for Short Story Writers/Novelists: Writing Prompts Straight From Creative Story Titles or Novel Titles

In: Writing Short Stories

By: James Parsons

Creative Writing-Last Names for Characters P-Z: Surname Ideas for Fiction Manuscripts

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Robert J. Sawyer: An Interview With Award-Winning Science Fiction Writer

In: Writing Genre Fiction

By: Lynne Jamneck

Science Fiction Author Robert J. Sawyer: Interview With SF Award Winning Author of Flashforward

In: Writing Genre Fiction

By: Lynne Jamneck

How to Show a Character's Thoughts in Fiction: The Role of Deep Viewpoint, Tags and Italics

In: Writing Techniques

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Omniscient Versus Third Person Limited POV: Which is the Best Viewpoint for a Novel

In: Writing Techniques

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Creative Writing-Last Names for Characters H-O: Surname Ideas for Fiction Manuscripts

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Creative Writing-Last Names for Characters A-G: Surname Ideas for Fiction Manuscripts

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Writing Stories – Point of View: Four Basic POVs and How to Choose the Right One

In: Writing Techniques

By: Anita Saran

Build a Really Useful Character Bio: What Hannibal Lecter Can Teach Writers About Character Analysis

In: Character Development

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Story Plots 101 – The Romance: How to Write a Romance With a Classic Story Structure

In: Fiction Plots & Pacing

By: Kristina Bjoran

Writing Stories – Six Common Errors Writers Make: How Writers Can Stop Getting Rejection Letters

In: Writing Short Stories

By: Anita Saran

Write a Book Scene by Scene: A Different Writing Process That is Fun and Productive for Authors

In: Writing Novels

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Writing Dialogue for Fictional Characters: Speaking for the Characters

In: Character Development

By: Debby Mayne

Story Plots 101 – The Journey: Writing Plots With an Epic Story Structure

In: Fiction Plots & Pacing

By: Kristina Bjoran

How to Write a Good Short Story: Keys and Tips to Writing a Story That Will Keep the Reader Engaged

In: Writing Short Stories

By: Derek Putz

First person Narration Involves Readers: Allows Connections With Characters, But Beware of Mistakes

In: Writing Techniques

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Five Tips on Punctuation for Dialogue: Better Writing Skills for Character Conversations

In: Writing Techniques

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Story Plots 101 – The Fate Plot: Writing Plots by Using Tried and True Story Structures

In: Fiction Plots & Pacing

By: Kristina Bjoran

Writing Exercises for Emerging Writers: Setting: A Writer's Point A

In: Writing Techniques

By: Eduardo Camacho

Writing and Art, Incarnate: A Review of Madeleine L'Engle's Insightful Book Walking on Water

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Katelyn Aronson

How to Write Dialogue from the Ground Up: A New Approach to One of the Most Difficult Writing Skills

In: Writing Techniques

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Prompts for Creative Writers: Ideas to Facilitate Imaginative Writing Sessions

In: Writing Techniques

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Five Fiction Writing Prompts for Plot: Plot Development With Creative Writing Exercises

In: Fiction Plots & Pacing

By: Kristina Bjoran

Add Depth to Stories by Interviewing Characters: How to Write a Book That Readers Can't Put Down

In: Character Development

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Productive Responses for Writers' Workshop: How to Critique a Fellow Creative Writer

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Writing Stories – Dialogue: Reveal Character and Backstory, Further the Plot

In: Writing Techniques

By: Anita Saran

Participating in a Creative Writing Workshop: What Imaginative Writers Should Expect

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Creative Writing Ends With Conflict Resolution: Writing Resolutions Requires Solving Character Problems

In: Fiction Plots & Pacing

By: Tara McClendon

Overused Words in Fiction: Fine-Tune Writing. Choose Words Carefully

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Vanda Vadas

Reaching Climax in a Novel Requires Planning: Fiction Writers Need to Understand How to Structure Plot Elements

In: Fiction Plots & Pacing

By: Tara McClendon

Six Fiction Writing Prompts for Characters: Creative Writing Exercises are Great for Creating Characters

In: Character Development

By: Kristina Bjoran

Public Domain and Copyright Issues for Writers: Use of Titles, Song Lyrics, and Poems in Fiction

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Vickie Britton

Inspirational Creative Writing Exercises: Practice for Imaginative Writers

In: Writing Techniques

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

15 Creative Writing Prompts to Fuel Story Ideas: Fiction Writing Exercises Can Break Writer's Block

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Kristina Bjoran

Author Discusses Development of Her YA Novel: Gitty Daneshvari Discusses the Evolution of School of Fear

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Ideas and Tips on Public Speaking for Writers: How to Prepare for an Author Talk About Writing

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Creative Writing, the Muses, and Writers Block: Summoning the Muse for Creativity – Divine Secrets for the Novelist

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: James Parsons

A Philosophy of Writers Block: The Source of Creativity for Authors and Short Story Writers

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: James Parsons

Creative Writing and Writers Block: Why Positive Thinking Won't Free the Subconscious Mind

In: Writing Fiction (general)

By: James Parsons

Omniscient Narrator Controls the Point of View: In a God-like Perspective Viewpoint Varies From POV

In: Writing Techniques

By: Tara McClendon

Sound – Its Importance in the Short Story: Guide to Writing Prose That's Pleasant to the Ear

In: Writing Techniques

By: Anita Saran

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