No matter how amazing the beginning of your novel is, if you don’t nail the ending, your readers will feel a little less than satisfied. Last…
If there’s one thing that I’ve noticed in my own writing and through my critique group over the years it’s this: beginning a novel is hard.…
If you’ve ever dabbled in screenwriting, you may know that screenplays have a unique advantage in structure over novels: the manuscripts are divided into scenes. For…
Whether you’re a plotter or a pantser, when a new idea strikes you for a novel, it’s likely there are three things you think about first:…
So you’ve written a novel or book and you’re pretty excited about it, as you should be. It’s a tremendous accomplishment that takes a lot of…
If you’re like me, the instant the summer days get longer and the sun shines bright, you’re ready for adventure. Some of the adventures I have…
Elizabeth Bennett. Scarlett O’Hara. Katniss Everdeen. Hermione Granger. These are some of the most beloved leading ladies in the world of literature. Most of us have…
Is there anything more exhilarating as a reader than a book that keeps you turning pages long into the night? One more chapter turns into another…
For writers of historical fiction, few things are as enthralling as the prospect of thousands of years of history to draw upon for writing inspiration. While…