What is Chekhov's gun? And how many different ways does it show up in our stories. Anne R. Allen explains how to find out if you have a forgotten "gun."

Why second drafts often shock writers with the amount of work required, and three ways to make it easier. Great post from Janice Hardy!

Seven things authors can do to feel better about the crazy, sometimes soul-sucking, business of writing. We hope our readers will add to our list!

How do you show a non-POV character’s priorities, motives, or thoughts when Deep POV only allows the reader to know what the POV character knows?

What makes a secondary character, and why are they so fun to write? Laurie Schnebly Campbell shows what purpose they serve, and how to write them well.