What does it mean to shift writing gears? Why would you do it? James Preston offers examples of writers who cross genres successfully.

What does it mean to shift writing gears? Why would you do it? James Preston offers examples of writers who cross genres successfully.
No creative soul likes receiving negative feedback on their work—no matter what we might tell you. Uber-editor Tiffany Yates Martin shares tips for getting the constructive feedback you need.
Backstory. You can’t write with it. You can’t write without it. So how do you sidestep the information dump and slip subtly into the middle ground? Lori Freeland offers eight ways to do it right.
In this complex and thought-provoking post, Tasha Seegmiller examines four types of love your characters may feel, and the feelings or questions that may arise.
Lori Freeland shares examples of how writers can paint word pictures and wow readers by layering their stories with the five key elements for great fiction.
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