What does it mean to shift writing gears? Why would you do it? James Preston offers examples of writers who cross genres successfully.

Motivation is what makes your character the person they are. Laurie Schnebly Campbell shows the difference between goals and motivation and how to make readers fall in love with your character.

Tasha Seegmiller taps the wisdom of Brené Brown to show how creatives can manage the challenges that plague us the most, from bad reviews to critiques to beta readers who urge us doubt, stall, or quit.

No creative soul likes receiving negative feedback on their work—no matter what we might tell you. Uber-editor Tiffany Yates Martin shares tips for getting the constructive feedback you need.

Backstory. You can’t write with it. You can’t write without it. So how do you sidestep the information dump and slip subtly into the middle ground? Lori Freeland offers eight ways to do it right.