by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I used to read a lot of books just for fun before I became an author and writing became serious business. Once I labeled myself a …
Write What You Know?
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 We are told to write what we know, but if we did, it might be very boring, especially if it’s what I know. So I write what …
Beats: Historical Fiction Essentials
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Writing dialogue beats into a novel is vital. The donkey halted and looked at his rider. “Why have you beaten me three times?” “You’ve made me …
Life Imitating Art: Using Personal Experiences to Enrich Your Story
By Mollie Joy Rushmeyer, @mollierushmeyer As writers, we often hear “write what you know”—although we might choose not to. Maybe we want to explore a topic, a career, a period …
Benefits of Using Action Beats With Dialogue
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan When you pick up a new book, what keeps you turning the pages? For many, it’s the dialogue, which is the best way to learn about …