By Bethany FehrThese days, the classic hero seems to be an endangered species. Or an obsolete relic, depending on who...
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7 Things You Need to Know About Your Protagonist Before Writing Your Novel
By Rachel Leitch Character questionnaires get a bad rap.Many authors suggest ditching them completely in favor of...
The “Line” in Christian Fantasy: Is writing fantasy a sin?
By Daisy TorresAh, Fantasy.If you're a writer, you have likely either written or read at least one book under the...
The Advantages of Being a Young Author
By Julia ElizabethAs young authors, we often focus on the downsides of our youth, such as being unable to drive a car...
Why Twilight Sells (and Your Book Doesn’t)
Twilight is one of only two books I’ve been tempted to throw across the room.Because my copy was from the library, I...
3 Reasons Writers Should Read Terrible Books
By Josiah DeGraafIf you were to ask published authors their advice for aspiring writers, at least one author would...
3 Writing Habits that Hurt Your Health
Your writing career can literally kill you. No, I'm not talking about starving to death or freezing in the winter, as...
The One Person Who Can Keep You Motivated as a Writer (Hint: It’s Not Yourself)
Writing, historically speaking, is a lonely game. Novel writing is a lonely, demotivating game. A game of survival....
3 Qualities to Look for in a Writing Craft Book
Reading craft books is a quick and easy way to learn new tips and tricks to sharpen your skills. Most craft books are...
Engage Readers by Giving Your Characters Unfulfilled Motivations
By Lindsi McIntyre Without motivations, protagonists will be awkward observers to the happenings around them. They...
8 Ways to Write a Perfect Ending
Are you ready to type “The End”?For many writers, endings are intimidating, because they value a good ending and don't...
How to Create a Seriously Satisfying Ending
"The first page sells this book. The last page sells your next book." This simple yet helpful saying...