Book reviews and awards are essential pieces of the author success puzzle. Hannah Jacobson shows us other ways to use awards to boost our success.

When people laugh, we almost always pick up what’s behind their laughter. We pick up nuances that add interest and depth and power.

Using a high concept theory like Robert McKee’s Forces of Antagonism isn’t easy. Lynette M. Burrows discusses how she uses Robert McKee's FOA to craft stories.

When you absolutely must cause a character’s demise, how do you do that without enraging your readers? Ellen Buikema shares four ways.

Shirley Jump offers tips on how we can avoid telling too much backstory and how to help your reader enjoy discovering what makes your character tick.