Deeper Character Motivation: Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for Character Development
By: 
Jennifer Jensen
Developing a Writing Voice: Style and Voice in Fiction
By: Jennifer Jensen
Practice Writing: Making Creative Writing Easier and Better
By: Jennifer Jensen
Reserve Backstory in Fiction: Writers Can Learn from Good Television Scripts and Complex Novels
In: Writing Novels
By: Jennifer Jensen
Four Purposes of Dialogue: Character Development, Backstory, Plot & Pacing
By: Jennifer Jensen
Avi Gives Advice on Writing: "A Beginning, A Muddle, and an End: The Right Way to Write Writing"
By: Jennifer Jensen
Complex Scope of Writing a Novel: Motivation, Intimidation and the Dreaded Writer’s Block
In: Writing Novels
By: Jennifer Jensen
Write What You Know: Authors Use Their Life Experience to Write Best-Selling Novels
In: Writing Novels
By: Jennifer Jensen
Characters Need Unique Dialogue: Speech Patterns, Word Choices Make Each Character Sound Different
By: Jennifer Jensen
Let Characters Reveal Themselves: Freewriting Leads to a Character-Driven Story
By: Jennifer Jensen
How to Choose a Romance Publisher: Different Imprints for Different Types of Romance Novels
By: Jennifer Jensen
Southwest State Arts Grants: Grants for Poets and Writers in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada
By: Jennifer Jensen
Plot, Theme, Character, Voice: Editor Arthur Levine’s Requirements of Good Fiction
In: Writing Novels
By: Jennifer Jensen
How to Use a Rhyming Dictionary: Organized Help with Rhymes for Writing Structured Poetry
In: Writing Poetry
By: Jennifer Jensen
Creative Writing Exercises: Description through the Character’s Point of View
By: Jennifer Jensen
Create Distinct Characters: Vary Personalities and Backgrounds for Interesting Fiction
By: Jennifer Jensen
Character Voice Writing Exercises: Develop Narrative Voice in Creative Writing
By: Jennifer Jensen
Dealing with Rejection Letters: Why Editors Say No to Your Story and What to Do Next
By: Jennifer Jensen
Get Your Short Story Published: Magazine Market Research Will Cut Down on Rejection Letters
By: Jennifer Jensen
Good Dialogue Isn’t Real: Writing Dialogue that Sounds Real while Moving the Story Forward
By: Jennifer Jensen
Dialogue Tags: Use Alternatives to “He Said” Sparingly
By: Jennifer Jensen
Writer’s Goals for Publication: Planning for Writing and Publishing Success in the New Year
By: Jennifer Jensen
New Year’s Resolutions for Writers: Resolve Now to Become a Better, More Consistent Writer
By: Jennifer Jensen
Appalachian State Arts Grants: Grants for Writers in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia & West Virginia
By: Jennifer Jensen
Create a Writer’s Retreat: Find Time to Write at Hotels, B&Bs, and Friends' Homes
By: Jennifer Jensen
Middle Grade Novel Guidelines: Writing for the Tween Market
By: Jennifer Jensen
Mountain State Arts Grants: Grants for Writers in Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming
By: Jennifer Jensen
Do Children’s Writers Need Agents? Literary Agent Josh Adams Talks about Children’s Books
By: Jennifer Jensen
Fiction Story Ideas – Pictures: Use Photos, Illustrations & Paintings for Story Starters
By: Jennifer Jensen
Great Gifts for Writers: Birthday, Holiday, Special Occasion Gift Ideas for Novelists
By: Jennifer Jensen
Northwest State Arts Grants: Grants for Writers in Oregon, Washington Idaho
By: Jennifer Jensen
More Southern State Arts Grants: Writer’s Grants in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana
By: Jennifer Jensen
Fiction Story Ideas - News Events: Current Events Start Great Fictional Stories
By: Jennifer Jensen
Descriptive Writing Exercises: Creative Writing Lesson Assignments for Description
By: Jennifer Jensen
Southern State Arts Grants: Writer’s Grants in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
By: Jennifer Jensen
Fiction Story Ideas: True Stories: Develop Real Life Stories into Short Stories or Novels
By: Jennifer Jensen
North Central State Art Grants: Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska State Grants for Writers
By: Jennifer Jensen
Applying for State Art Grants: Tips on Writers Grant Applications
By: Jennifer Jensen
Midwest State Art Grants: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin Grants for Writers
By: Jennifer Jensen
Use All Five Senses: Sensory Details Make Your Story Real
By: Jennifer Jensen
Beware the Cliché: What are Clichés and Why Should You Avoid Them?
By: Jennifer Jensen
Description, Dialogue, Narrative: Finding a Balance as You Write Your Story
By: Jennifer Jensen
Word Choice and Active Voice: Edit Writing by Eliminating These Words
By: Jennifer Jensen
Book Review: 78 Reasons: Pat Walsh has Tips for Writers
By: Jennifer Jensen
Public Historical Documents: More Primary Sources to Enhance Your Historical Fiction
By: Jennifer Jensen
Finding Historical Fiction Sources: Where to Find the Sources to Make Your Historical Novel Accurate
By: Jennifer Jensen
Primary Historical Research: Personal Sources Include Diaries, Photos and Artifacts
By: Jennifer Jensen
Historical Fiction for Children: Writing for Picture Books and Magazines
By: Jennifer Jensen
Historical Fiction Settings: Details to Make Your Story Real
By: Jennifer Jensen
Storyboards: Keeping Track of Plot Lines
By: Jennifer Jensen
Start a Local Critique Group: When You Can’t Find a Writers Group to Give Feedback, Form Your Own!
By: Jennifer Jensen
Fast Writing: NaNoWriMo, Book in a Week, Write a Book in a Day
By: Jennifer Jensen
Finding a Writing Group: Search for the Right Group to Improve Your Writing Skills
By: Jennifer Jensen
Critique Groups: Knowledgeable Feedback from a Focused Writers Group
By: Jennifer Jensen
Creating Characters That Live: Write Scenes to Get to Know the People in Your Story
By: Jennifer Jensen
Young Adult Novel Guidelines: Tips on Writing for the YA / Teen Market
By: Jennifer Jensen
Analyze Books to Write Well: Careful Study in Your Genre Will Make You a Better Writer
By: Jennifer Jensen
Children’s Novel Writing Contests: Delacorte & Milkweed Offer Prizes for First Novels
By: Jennifer Jensen
Chapter Book Guidelines: Tips on Writing for the Early Elementary Ages
By: Jennifer Jensen
Great First Lines of Novels: Problems and Questions Make Compelling Openings
In: Writing Novels
By: Jennifer Jensen
Write Compelling Opening Lines: Grab Readers' Attention with Character, Setting and Mood
In: Writing Novels
By: Jennifer Jensen
Planning Picture Book Page Turns: How to keep children eagerly reading your book
By: Jennifer Jensen
Picture Book Guidelines: Learn How to Write for the Youngest Children
By: Jennifer Jensen
Writing for Children: Age Categories Determine the Guidelines for Your Children’s Book
By: Jennifer Jensen
