There are few more liberating genres than science fiction. Joseph Lallo gives us a quick crash course on how to build a sturdy foundation for your sci-fi story.

Karen Debonis breaks down the types of story narrative arcs, with examples and the 5-point checklist for story openings so you can choose where to begin.

Sounds evoke memories wonderful and terrible. Join Ellen Buikema and learn how to lure readers into the story using sound and the rhythm of a scene.

Lori Freeland talks about all things comma. Most writers find this tiny, ambiguous mark confusing. To comma, or not to comma that is the question.

Piper Bayard provides a step-by-step checklist for taking a NaNoWriMo /first draft novel all the way to publication. Super helpful post!