When you look at the trouble in your book, where does it come from? Some readers like external drama. Others like internal. We want our characters challenged.

What exactly is a character archetype? How many are there? How are they different from character tropes? Becca dives in to make sense of these powerful tools.

A cautionary tale for writers. Take this personal and painful life lesson I’ve shared with you, and prevent your own heartache.

Cultural appropriation and representation are volatile topics. But I long for the day when we as a world society see everyone as equals.

If a cliché helps create a more vivid image or reveal character, then it's serving its purpose. Janice shows us how to use these mundane tools to create magic.