I’ve talked to dozens of best-selling authors about their early years, before they were published. And the similarities between them are striking. On average, they…
I’ll let you in on a secret: readers want your character to change. They know, deep down, that your character is unhappy with the status…
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Are you writing a novel or story and feeling stuck? Do you have the sneaking suspicion that your story went off the rails somewhere? Not…
Why do heroes and villains do what they do? In Part 1 of this article, we explored Greed, Revenge, and Acceptance, three of the most powerful…
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Science fiction, fantasy and horror stories are full of monsters. But one of the toughest jobs a writer has is coming up with creatures that…
Even if you hate the idea of writing an outline or synopsis, you can still figure out a plan to help you finish your novel…
Note from Laurence: I’m always excited to showcase the work of other up-and-coming urban fantasy authors. L.R. Braden also happens to be a Colorado author…
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