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?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Six options to write a solid ending to your novel

Withholding information isn't necessarily a bad thing but trying to lure the reader with vague tidbits can lead to frustration.

Writing vivid description is about curating the essential elements for the reader.

Writing vivid description gives your prose power so don’t skimp on the details!

Do not fear backstory! Here are five questions to deepen your protagonist's past.