How to Use the Enneagram for Character Development by Laurel Osterkamp
Laurel Osterkamp explains how to use the enneagram for character development. Try using it next time you want to build a character!
Laurel Osterkamp explains how to use the enneagram for character development. Try using it next time you want to build a character!
Catherine Bramkamp explains what she means by “reading to write” by sharing some entries from her reading journal with us.
Jasper Ezekiel shares some tips on getting into character. Be careful, some might seem a little silly, but try giving them all a shot!
Do you know how important the rule of three is in fiction writing? Laurel Osterkamp shares some important rules of three in writing.
Linnea Gradin shows how to get the most out of Preptober – the month before NaNoWriMo that’s spent prepping your soon to be novel.
Today Jasper Ezekiel answers some questions about the value of NaNoWriMo, like, why would I do NaNoWriMo in the first place?
Jasper Ezekiel talks about what to do when there’s a gap in your world building – and why that might actually be a good thing after all.
Using other people’s content in your marketing might seem like it’d be the easy way out, but it might be more trouble than it’s worth.
If you’ve ever wondered about writing life on the other side, look no further, you will soon be writing ghosts with ease.
by Guest Contributor · Published September 22, 2023 · Last modified September 20, 2023
Author Adam G. Fleming joins us for an interview where he talks about what inspires him, his passion, and how he overcomes challenges.
Here’s another round of character building methods by Fallon Clark, this time all about appearances and how that conveys emotion.
If you’ve recently experienced loss, you may not know what to do. You are not alone. Today we have some tips for you on how to keep writing.
AI and copyright continues to be the topic of Kelley Way’s posts. She writes about more lawsuits and the copyright office.
You’ve written your first draft of your novel, but your rough draft is way too long! Join author Daniel Rice as he tells you what’s next.
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