Crafting a Killer: Motivation Matters by Laurel Osterkamp
Laurel Osterkamp has been crafting a killer for her newest novel. Join her as she shares what makes a villain believable.
Laurel Osterkamp has been crafting a killer for her newest novel. Join her as she shares what makes a villain believable.
Laurel Osterkamp wants you to give audiobooks a try. When she did, she learned so much about self publishing. Here is what she learned.
Laurel Osterkamp visited the Country Music Hall of Fame and returned with fascinating lyrical analysis of renowned songwriter Dolly Parton.
Find out why Laurel Osterkamp has returned to self publishing in this inspirational post about getting your groove back.
Some say there are only nine original stories, so here are nine writing prompts to go with that idea, presented by author Laurel Osterkamp.
Laurel Osterkamp shares nine steps to crafting a romantic heroine who is made with love, care, and with the readers in mind.
Laurel Osterkamp helps us to craft a first chapter that will hook your readers. How to introduce your protagonist and more!
Laurel Osterkamp shares tips for mastering banter for dynamic character relationships. Add depth and fun to your character’s interactions!
Author Laurel Osterkamp shares ten whole tips on how she has created an effective book launch in the past and how you can in the future!
Laurel Osterkamp explains how to use the enneagram for character development. Try using it next time you want to build a character!
Do you know how important the rule of three is in fiction writing? Laurel Osterkamp shares some important rules of three in writing.
If you’ve ever wondered about writing life on the other side, look no further, you will soon be writing ghosts with ease.
To many people, the end is the most important part of a novel. Let’s look at the ends of five published novels to see what they did right.
If you’re feeling stuck finishing your novel, don’t despair! We can help your block by showing you how NOT to end your novel.
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