Writing is a fascinating profession that balances procrastination and productivity, creating and creative rest. If we don't have enough downtime, we run down.

A good, solid balance between writing and your physical, mental, and spiritual health can save you from fatigue, writer’s block, and broken relationships.

Not every story idea that sparkles in our mind turns into a gem on paper. However, there are ways to test your ideas. Sandy Vaile shows you how.

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.

Verbal comedy, the art of comedic dialogue, uses a mix of many tools. Ellen Buikema shares several of them along with some helpful examples.