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…
Are you planning to write a book in 2020? Want some writing inspiration and wisdom from authors who have written dozens or even hundreds of…
True story: When I was 17, I met an African storyteller. He traveled to distant parts of the world, collecting oral stories and writing them…
How do writers create fascinating monsters? For me, it’s a many-layered process that involves thinking about where a monster came from, what it’s after, how…
When a character in your story speaks a foreign language, should you write it out in that language, or in English? How can you make…
Theme seems to be one of those angst-triggering bogeymen that writers constantly wrestle with. But when you examine it closely, there’s really nothing complicated about…
When you create great characters, they walk onto the page and make your story unforgettable. They can bring every scene to life. But creating characters…
Ever wish you could write a novel in just a matter of weeks . . . and then sell it for good money? Lester Dent…
For every brilliant manuscript that grows into a best-selling novel, untold thousands of others get dumped into the recycle bin. What’s the crucial difference between…
Every day, I’m thankful to have the opportunity to write for a living. Seriously. Every single day. That’s why I share my tips and techniques…
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