Why should you, as a writer, pay attention to computer games? James R. Preston shares lessons learned from the stories of good computer games.

Janice Hardy shows writers how "Showing" is a moving target that varies by which point of view you use, the narrative distance, and even the genre.

Whether your plotlines must be prefect before you begin a story or you’re a seat-of-your-pants pantser, all writers can reflect on their past year.

Every story has a beating heart, a vision that keeps all the working parts focused on what really matters. How can you be sure yours has one?

Laurie Schnebly Campbell compares how you entice trick-or-treaters or turn them away from your house to the opening of your book.