Important books every writer should have on their reference shelf.

So, you have an idea for a story and are putting it down on paper, but as you get the first few paragraphs written, you may think: How...

Every author has been affected by writer’s block from time to time. It just happens. For whatever reason, we seem to run out of ideas. I...

Conveying character emotions to the reader is one of the most difficult aspects of writing. A form of “show don’t tell,” the author must...

Advanced algorithms already influence many aspects of our lives, from ads to product recommendations to telemarketers to design...

When sitting down to write, the right environment and mood has enormous implications on both my creativity and productivity. Dual...

If there’s any one, core piece of advice I can give to new writers—or any writer for that matter—is to be true to yourself and write your...

Okay, so maybe not that kind of pitching... I recently attended my first writer’s conference, the Colorado Gold Rush produced by Rocky...

In talking with many authors, opinions regarding the adverb run deep and strong. Many tout the “get rid of ‘em!” philosophy while a few...

If deciding to self-publish a print, or hard copy, version, the novel must be prepared for publication. Completing the story is just the...

If you’re like me, you love to write and hope to turn that passion into a career at the keyboard. You probably have several ideas for...

From published authors to writing hobbyists, everyone in a critique group has the same goal: to improve their writing. Some may need help...