I am blessed to have my own writing room. It’s my daughters’ former bedroom, outfitted with a desk, a dresser, two overfilled bookcases, two

Most writers have used some form of internal monologue. Are we using it the right way?

In 2011,I embarked on one of the harshest undertakings; I placed what I thought was the final draft of my novel in a drawer for one year. Wh

I’m deep in the throes of editing my current WIP right now, Broken Time, which is why my poor blog has been taking a backseat. And what this

I had been writing fiction for several years before I had the chance to attend a workshop presented by Kris Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith. Thi

A critique partner (CP) recently told me one of the trickiest parts of the group is remembering not all feedback need be applied. It reminde

The ability to write a novel from start to finish doesn’t own any kind of magical formula. Like anything we try to accomplish in life, certa

y Whitney Carter Fantasy is virtually synonymous with magic, all the way from fireball wielding sorcerers to dragons to simple elemental

You may not know it starting out, but every time you begin a story, you make promises to your readers. Even if you aren’t a

by L.A. Murphy One of the most important things to consider when writing anything is the setting. Where, when and why are the questions

by Lev Raphael (originally posted on ryanlanz.com) When I published my first short story in Redbook after winning a prize, I thought my care

by ARHuelsenbeck If you are writing a story, you must consider how you will handle these seven elements: Plot—is what happens. It is the act

What is lacking in my story? – The more you write, the more you’ll be asking yourself this question, and if you aren’t careful, it probably

Any creative venture is uniquely special to its creator. There’s a conception, a gestation period of preparation and practice, and then a bi

All writers get the same advice. Read the great writers; study the great works. Learn how seasoned, professional, and successful authors get

I love reading and writing action-orientated stories. It doesn’t matter if it’s a movie or book—I love all the action with fights, weapons,

Last week at my Saturday writer’s group, we had a discussion about character names. One of our people is taking her first crack at fantasy,

My Twitter timeline is awash with urging. Write every day. Even if it’s for ten minutes. Just write. Write well and often. And so on.

I believe I was in high-school when I first stumbled across a modernistic book that was devoid of plot.

I took a Twitter break recently, and it’s gotten me thinking about Twitter. So, a Twitter post. I’m not one of those people who thinks Twitt