Well-written books are music to the eyes. Eldred Bird writes a credible music analogy, showing the instruments that build the foundation every story needs.

Which American television show comes closest to accurately portraying spies? Which movies accurately represent the CIA? Bayard and Holmes interviewed espionage pros for the answers!

There can be severe consequences to taking someone else's ideas and passing it as your own, no matter the intent. Ignorance of the law will not give you a pass. Here are the different types of plagiarism and advice on how to avoid them.

Tiffany Yates Martin shares advice from writing industry professionals about setting your book during a pandemic.

Just like a human character, there are many details to consider when writing an animal character. Ellen Buikema shares eight ways to make them memorable.