Heroes: The Qualities of Good Ones
August 13, 2019
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, colors and creeds. They don’t all look, talk... read more
Realistic Obstacles: Tips for Creating Them
August 9, 2019
You want your characters to face realistic obstacles. You want them to encounter challenges and... read more
Passive Voice: What’s the Big Bad Deal About It?
May 28, 2019
Passive voice: when someone (or thing) is acted upon (P = passive) by someone (or thing).... read more
Universe Creating: Five Questions to Consider
April 5, 2019
If you write paranormal, fantasy or speculative fiction, you create universes. Universe creating is fun... read more
Character Voice: Five Tips to Diversify
April 2, 2019
Yes, this is a post on creating a distinctive character voice. But first, take a... read more
Maria Kuznetsova: Five Questions with the Author
March 29, 2019
We’re delighted that Maria Kuznetsova is participating the Five Questions series. She is a talented... read more