Essays

Both the protagonist and antagonist of your story need to be compelling, interesting characters. This essay looks at their relationship.

A look at why both verbal and non-verbal communication are essential ingredients when writing dialogue.

This series will cover the stages of National Novel Writing Month and offer support and advice. This essay deals with getting ready.

Both the protagonist and antagonist of your story need to be compelling, interesting characters. This essay looks at creating a villain.

A guide to writing repugnance into your characters, including ten ways to make them more repugnant.

Borrowing styles from other places can work if undertaken with an open mind. This essay also features an argument about the devil.

Both the protagonist and antagonist of your story need to be compelling, interesting characters. This essay looks at creating a hero.

Why write stories based on real life experiences, as opposed to making them up completely? A look at writing what you know.

This series will cover the stages of National Novel Writing Month and offer support and advice. This essay deals with getting prepared.

An introduction to critiquing writing, how to do it tactfully, and what it can mean for your writing.