Hot Take: Are Men or Women Better at Writing the Opposite Sex? I’m definitely biased, but certain writers do have an edge when it comes to writing the opposite sex …
8 Honest Truths about Moms Who Write In the two years I've been a mom—and the many years before that that I've befriended other moms, there's a lot I've learned …
Why You Should Protect Your Main Characters I'm not saying you should make main characters untouchable, but I am saying they need to be someone your reader will respect …
6 Tested Tips to Tackle Self-Doubt as a Writer Self-doubt is the biggest stumbling block between you and a finished manuscript. Here's how to beat it …
The Truth about Killing Characters Killing off characters is never easy, but there are times when it is absolutely necessary for the plot …
How Developing Fictional Characters Is Like Meeting Someone New As I'm making friends in a new city, I can't help noticing how similar this process is to getting to know my fictional characters …
Writing Comedy: Why the Best Humor is So Relatable No matter what genre you write, adding humor to your story can add a bit of sparkle to your work …
Seeing with Fresh Eyes: The Power of Revisiting Your Writing Are you a writer who loves to read their old work or hates it? Either way, returning to manuscripts past is a valuable practice …
7 Nail-Biting Tips for Writing Suspense Writing suspense is one of the best ways to keep your reader on the edge of their seat and turning pages …
Why Reading Nonfiction Makes You a Better Writer Nonfiction offers so much more than just facts. Here are my top nonfiction recommendations …