In every story there comes a point in which your characters step up and express what they want. Sarah "Sally" Hamer shows us how "I Want" fits in the story.

Stefan Emunds demystifies the process of applying psychology to storytelling by using psychological engineering to deepen characterization.

Every writer gets stuck now and then. Janice Hardy shares ten ways to get un-stuck when your story stalls and you need to get moving again.

Fae Rowen shares four critical areas that help guide readers, and your characters, through the story: motivation, backstory, conflict and character arc.

by Fae Rowen This post isn't just for romance writers. As a genre fiction writer you know that to be drawn into your story, your readers have to care about your characters. This is true of all genres-women's fiction, historical, mystery, thriller, science fiction and all the rest, including the new "hybrid genres." As authors, we […]