Scenes are the muscles that move stories forward. That's their function. Learn how to write powerful scenes that engage your readers in part two of this series.

Your story isn't broken—your structure might be. Learn what story structure really is and how to choose the method(s) that will make readers love your work.

Authors sometimes avoid reading their stories aloud. But a well-read story can attract lifetime fans. Read how you can be awesome reading your story aloud.

Today we're giving thanks for the "writerly" things and people who help us on our writing journey. Join us by sharing your gratitude in the comments!

Crafting the best first line for your story can be a challenge. Learn how to analyze your favorite published first lines in order to improve your own.