You have the power to create new worlds filled with characters, places, and plots. Help readers connect with your characters using background.

Your story is full of good ups and downs, but your readers want to be able to make a connection with your characters too. Laurie shares some possibilities.

Author Sharon K. Connell shares her methods for character and personality development as well as the best piece of advice she's ever seen.

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.

How do you improve your writing from good to great? Eldred Bird shares several traits of great writers. Most importantly plot, character, voice, and editing.