Author resources, Writer tipsNovember 18, 2021
Secrets of writing in different voices

Secrets of writing in different voices

Authors Jeff Wheeler and Alessandra Torre chat about writing in different voices and character point of views.

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Writer tipsApril 1, 2021
Building strong side characters

Building strong side characters

Side characters are often written without development, created for a specific purpose, and then discarded without a second thought. On our most recent First Draft Friday, author Cindy Skaggs explored why side characters desire proper attention, and how they can improve your story. They can help define your theme Cindy pointed out that side characters

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Author posts, Writer tipsSeptember 2, 2020
Using new methods to steer your story

Using new methods to steer your story

Two veteran fiction authors share their method of writing characters and developing scenes through the use of a four-step approach to character decision-making.

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