Describe your characters’ body language in vivid, unique ways without falling prey to cliche phrases.

How do you know if your novel’s climax scene is the big payoff readers are hoping for?

Build strong relationships with your beta readers to get the most out of their review of your book.

Scenes are the building blocks of your novel. Make sure each scene adds value.

Make sure every scene in your novel adds to the story by including these seven essential elements.

Backstory is an important component of characterization. Here’s why you shouldn’t overlook it.

Learn what really makes your characters tick with these four questions.

Here are the four most common problems I find in novel manuscripts...and how to fix them.

Let's take a deeper look at how POV, perspective, and narration impact your novel

Writers conferences can be hectic. Here are seven tips to maximize your opportunity and stay calm.

Close reading is an essential skill for authors. Let's look at five ways you can read with the eyes of a writer.

Books make great gifts! Here are a few recommendations for books to give…and get.

Dialogue is one of the biggest hurdles many authors face. Here are five things to remember when writing dialogue.

The Secret Library creator Caroline Donahue reveals what she learned about what it takes to write and publish a book.

Many writers love prologues, but many readers (and agents) aren't keen on them. Let’s review the pros and cons of including a prologue in your novel.

If you're interested in taking an online writing course, but don’t know what to expect, here are six tips to get the most from the experience.

Voice is a combination of three qualities: style, tone, and perspective. It’s what makes your writing, your writing.

Writer’s block versus writer’s burnout: eight ways to know the difference.

Let's dig into what show don’t tell really means in your novel and why this "rule" was never really meant to be a rule.

Eight Tips to Troubleshoot Your Novel’s Ending