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Why Emotional Scenes Still Feel Flat

Guest Blogger — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:01:00 +0000

It's not about how much emotion is in a scene, it's about how it changes across the scene itself. Do your characters change? Susan can help you with them.

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Emerging From Writer’s Block

Guest Blogger — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

There are many reasons why writers get stuck. Most of them have nothing to do with their creativity or ideas. Follow one author's journey to the other side.

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6 Tips for Creating Chemistry Between Characters

Guest Blogger — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Some of the most memorable character relationships in fiction aren't romantic. Becca Puglisi shares tips on creating that oomph between your characters.

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How to Write: Conflict is NOT Tension

Guest Blogger — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:10:00 +0000

What's the difference between conflict and tension. Why is that important? Where does tension come from. Sally Hamer answers your questions.

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The Wolf Under the Table

Guest Blogger — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Guest blogger J. Scott Coatsworth gives us a "sleight of hand" trick for getting writers out of scenes where nothing exciting is happening with a couple of interesting examples.

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From Wallflower to BeTTer-seller

Guest Blogger — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:45:00 +0000

Selling a book face-to-face can be awkward but J. Alexander Greenwood gives us a plan to make the most of the in-person book sales you do.

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Writing to a Theme: Questions to Find Your Story's Heart

Guest Blogger — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000

Writing a story to theme helps steer the writing in the right direction. Sarah (Sally) Hamer offers questions to help us find the heart of our story.

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What's Your Character's "WHY"?

Kris Maze — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Writing a compelling character is an important aspect of creating a novel. How do you do it? By giving that character a strong goal, motivation and conflict.

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Judging a Book by its Cover

Jenn Windrow — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Jenn Windrow returns with suggestions ranging from how to research your cover to how to find a cover designer and even choosing a premade book cover.

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Authorsplaining: an Insidious Invitation for Readers to Skim

Guest Blogger — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Guest blogger, Laura Drake, takes on an insidious invitation for our readers to skim our pages and offers examples so we can edit out authorsplaining.

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