Eldred "Bob" Bird shares his thoughts on motivating characters by using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a vehicle for change.

Veteran writer John Peragine shares the importance of book reviews, how to protect yourself from bad reviews, and the four reasons you might receive them.

"To be a writer, I have to watch. I need to notice, take in, and respond to the world around me—in multiple ways, not just from a single perspective. Imagination, purpose, and voice guide me." - Barbara Linn Probst

Other authors aren’t the competition, they’re assets. They can help you find your audience, build your readership, and cross promote for a win-win.

Jenny Hansen shares 6 inspiring reasons why she's stayed involved with Writers In the Storm for more than a decade.