When people laugh, we almost always pick up what’s behind their laughter. We pick up nuances that add interest and depth and power.

When people laugh, we almost always pick up what’s behind their laughter. We pick up nuances that add interest and depth and power.
Using a high concept theory like Robert McKee’s Forces of Antagonism isn’t easy. Lynette M. Burrows discusses how she uses Robert McKee's FOA to craft stories.
Whether you want to appear on one or start your own, J. Alexander Greenwood offers tips from podcast hosts and guests on what makes for a good show experience.
What happens to the manuscripts, the notes, social media accounts when a writer has to quit? How can a writer pass their legacy to the right people? See here.
When you absolutely must cause a character’s demise, how do you do that without enraging your readers? Ellen Buikema shares four ways.
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