Use Body Language to Add Depth to Characters by Kay Keppler
Applying body language to your characters is one of the best ways to show and not tell when we write. Learn some tips in this post by regular columnist Kay Keppler.
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Reflections on My First Year of Being Published by Keri Kruspe
Scifi romance author Keri Kruspe shares her reflections on her first year of being published — the results, accomplishments, lessons learned.
Brush up on your English grammar with these courses
If you feel like English grammar is a confused knot and want to brush up on it, check out these free or cheap resources available online: (This post was inspired by a question from...
Why Do I Like Workbooks? by Diana Lynn
Novelist and workbook creator Diana Lynn shares why she likes workbooks and about the one she just created for novelists to help you build your story.
Metaphors and Similes Improve Precision and Clarity by Kay Keppler
Using description that grounds the reader in time and place can make a powerful opening—and metaphors and similes can help readers see and feel more precisely what you want them to experience.
Chef: A Movie Whose Heart is in its Food by MJ Post
Chef, a Jon Favreau-headed culinary movie, is an excellent example of using the culinary world as a backdrop for fiction. This movie analysis for food writers contains spoilers.
Resources on Point of View (POV)
Check out our resources on POV — point of view — on Writer’s Fun Zone blog and beyond. Articles, webinar trainings, and books. Questions about point of view? Post in the comments below. Any...
Getting Ready for NaNoWriMo 2019 by Tinthia Clemant
NaNoWriMo 2019 is right around the corner. Are you going to participate this year? Here are some simple tips for pansters to help you prep from novelist Tinthia Clemant.
Self Care for Authors by Willow Woodford
I believe there are a few misconceptions that lead us to put ourselves last where self care is concerned. And it’s not because we don’t love ourselves.
Can I Copyright a Title? by Kelley Way
Writers often ask literary lawyer Kelley Way if they can copyright their title. In this article, she discusses the short answer and the long answer.
Runes – An Ancient Oracle Tool by Keri Kruspe
“The rune cards I share on Instagram were my aunt’s.” Science fiction romance author shares how she promotes on Instagram and why, and how you can use the runes too.
Prepping for NaNoWriMo: Clean Slates and Updates by Nevada McPherson
An update in preparation for Nanowrimo by screenplay writer and novelist, Nevada McPherson. Get inspired and motivated to plan your novel in advance of Nanowrimo.
No, not my Binky! by Catharine Bramkamp
If you are a Millennial and certainly if you are a Digital Native, you have never known life without cell phones. An afternoon without our phones can seem like a night without your binky.
Plan Your Novel Like A Pro: A Writing Workshop
Saturday, October 5, 10am to 1pm, Napa, CA I’ll be doing a 3-hour workshop for the Napa Valley Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club on “Plan Your Novel Like A Pro: A Writing...
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