Veteran author, Rebecca Forster, talks about fans (aka enthusiastic readers). She covers The Good, The Bad, and six tips for preventing "The Ugly."

This article describes some of the best methods for making your work available to others, how these methods differ, and why you would choose one over another.

Intimacy connects relationships of all sorts. The stronger the intimacy between the protagonist and a love interest or villain, the stronger the story.

Experiences lived can help create stories for children of all ages. Marilyn Janson shares methods to mine story gems as you ponder the message you want to send.

The use of motif creates tension, deepens emotion, and is often well-remembered. Dr. Diana Stout shares examples of motifs from literature and film.