Intimacy connects relationships of all sorts. The stronger the intimacy between the protagonist and a love interest or villain, the stronger the story.

A playful discussion of AI's influence on writing styles combined with a WITS punctuation party to celebrate the amazing Jenny Hansen's birthday!

Experiences lived can help create stories for children of all ages. Marilyn Janson shares methods to mine story gems as you ponder the message you want to send.

The use of motif creates tension, deepens emotion, and is often well-remembered. Dr. Diana Stout shares examples of motifs from literature and film.

Learn how to build suspense like a haunted house, layering tension, delaying reveals, and keeping readers hooked. Click to read more.