by Tari Faris, @FarisTari I worked with a lot of new authors over the past few months. And as I did, I noticed a patterned surface. There are seven bits …
3 Characterization Tips from Movies
By Cara Putman, @cara_putman One of the classes I have taught at Krannert is Persuasion & Communications, a class for Masters of Marketing students. One lens I use as I …
Fun with White Boards
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin Confession: ideas don’t come easily to me. When I chat with authors who have ideas coming faster than they could ever write them, I feel a twinge of …
Men Are Not Women With a Beard
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 Writing from the male POV is more than slapping a beard or mustache on a character. Trust me, I know. It’s easier for me than a lot …
Grab a Shovel and Dig
by Rebecca Yauger, @RebeccaYauger I consider myself a very emotional person. You know, the kind that cries easily during a sad movie, or book, even a sentimental commercial on TV! I …