Minor characters can advance the plot and add depth and dimension to a story. Ellen Buikema shares tips to write minor characters that matter.

Lynette M. Burrows discusses how to hook your readers by making your story's character voices work together like the instruments in an orchestra.

Would you consider collaborating with an AI? Lisa talks about how technology has changed during her lifetime and begins a series on the future of writing.

Point of view is everything in your story. The prime real estate on the page is inside your POV character’s head. Here are examples and tips to stay on track.

Significant crime happens in parking lots, particularly burglaries and robberies. Here's how authors can understand crime and write it believably.