Well-written books are music to the eyes. Eldred Bird writes a credible music analogy, showing the instruments that build the foundation every story needs.

Which American television show comes closest to accurately portraying spies? Which movies accurately represent the CIA? Bayard and Holmes interviewed espionage pros for the answers!

A character bible is a document filled with all you need to know about the characters to help deepen dialogue and conflict. The screenwriting bible contains this and more.

Laurie Schnebly Campbell explores a different aspect of The Hero’s Journey, where the main character triumphs over personal challenges or overcomes adversity.

Barbara Linn Probst asked more than fifty writers: “How do you read? Do you lose yourself in the story (as a reader might) or read to study how the author did it (as a writer might)?” Here's are their answers.