Some of the best plot twists aren't planned at all. They're discovered while writing. Patrick Tylee explains why being surprised by your own story can lead to unforgettable novels.

Here are five revision traps to avoid, especially when you're writing in Deep POV. (A Big One: when you’re revising sentences instead of emotional moments.)

Save those scenes. Free your darlings and use them later with Joseph Lallo's Bad Idea Exercise. Then wait for the right moment to make something of them.

Barbara Linn Probst examines when it is time to solicit feedback for your book. What is the difference between peer feedback and professional feedback, and how do you know what to expect of that relationship. Read on for a great summary!