Complex character relationships keep readers coming back. Part Two of this series identifies how to deepen the fictional relationships in your stories.

In part two of this YA writing series by Kris Maze, let’s dive into examples from some popular YA novels and break down how they build their worlds.

Poetic prose is a combination of sound, rhythm, and sense imagery that pierces the heart. It can be woven into your writing. Here's how.

Jenny Hansen shares a crazy dental experience that offered some surprising and valuable writing insights.

Stakes define what will happen if the protagonist fails. When the reader sees what’s at stake, the story becomes important. It matters.