The Little Things Novice Writers Miss: The Use of All Five Senses
We've spent the few months exploring the ways novice writers mark themselves as amateurs, discussing how to develop the world beyond your...
The Little Things Novice Writers Miss: A Sense of a Larger World
Over the past several weeks, we've discussed several things novice writers often forget to include in their stories—things that risk...
The Little Things Novice Writers Miss: Filter Words
Today we'll switch gears a bit and discuss a small thing novice writers tend to leave in their manuscripts (rather than something they...
The Little Things Novice Writers Miss: Side Characters' Motivations
Last month we started exploring the missing story elements that often mark a writer's work as amateur, beginning with a topic dear to my...
The Little Things Novice Writers Miss: Animals
Even in cities, animals are part of daily life. Birds in the trees, welcoming spring. Raccoons and skunks lurking in alleyways. People keep
Creating Great Characters: Creating A Character Arc Part Two
Over the past several months you've transformed your characters from rudimentary ideas into real, living people. You've uncovered their...
Income Diversification for Authors: Subscription Services
Over the past several months I've explored several ways to build a diverse income through your creative exploits, from freelance writing...
Income Diversification for Authors: Create Epic Merchandise
Last month we talked about how your intellectual property rights mean that a single book doesn't have to be just a book. Today I'd like...