Like the thesis for an academic essay, the overall theme of your story is what holds everything together. But sometimes, finding that common thread can be…
People love stories that come in episodes—just ask the writers of television. But while television tends to be the most popular outlet for episodic fiction these…
Have questions? Need answers? Don’t know where to start looking? Make a list of those questions, keep an open mind, and get ready to sink elbows-deep…
We all know the feeling – you’re writing your story, banging out epic fight scenes and plot twists galore, and loving every second of it. Then,…
Are you a limbo writer? In other words, does your prose sit in a perpetual purgatory on your hard drive waiting for your attention? If so,…
An outline is the draft before the first draft. It’s a roadmap of coming attractions, helpful guides, and key landmarks. Because no two people write exactly…
You have an idea, but you need to see how it pans out. You are a planner, not a pantser, and you want to make sure…
Should you outline your novel? I don’t know: should you? I realize I sound glib, but what I’m implying is that when it comes to writing…
Even if you have plenty of experience writing fiction or short articles or blog posts, a non-fiction book project can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, you can make…