by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt As we write our stories, we build a community around our characters that can include: family members neighbors best friends colleagues We often also include a …
STOP IT, STOP IT, STOP IT!
(If this post looks familiar, it’s because it had gone live right before our website crashed the week of April 18th. We decided to repost it to make sure all …
What’s In a Character’s Name
By Dana R. Lynn, @DanaRLynn I love writing stories. Creating fun characters and giving them complex problems to solve makes me grin. And if I am wearing my suspense hat, …
3 Reasons You Should Write With Other Authors
By Cara Putman, @cara_putman Often as authors, we write in solitude. We might brainstorm a plot problem with other authors, but more the most part, it’s us with our keyboards …
How Does Theme Strengthen Your Story?
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan If you go to an amusement park, you know what to expect—rides, games, fun foods, and maybe even a water park. With story, the theme isn’t …