How to Develop a Fictional Character: 7 Tips a Best-Selling Author
Of all the topics on how to write, I suspect more books have been written on how to create solid characters than on anything else.
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The Super Writers’ Bundle
The Writers’ Bundle—On Sale Now! David Farland has helped dozens of authors hit the New York Times bestseller list, contributing to the careers of J.K.
The Problem with “They”
In my Writing Enchanting Prose workshops I teach my students to open a story in such a way that it doesn’t leave ambiguity about who
Audience Analysis Part 5
Identifying Your Book’s Target Audience Tuesday I explained a little bit about how the term “resonance” is used in literature. In music we use it
What’s the Real Motive?
When you’re creating a well-rounded character, one of the great secrets behind understanding the character comes from understanding the character’s secret, often hidden motives. Understanding
What if You Write a Great Book and the Publisher Doesn’t Buy It?
In the last year, I’ve had several writer friends and students send me samples of just fantastic novels that should have been snapped up by
How to End a Story Well
Today, I want to talk about the ending of your novel or short story. Most new writers don’t have a problem ending their story. After all,
Taking Ownership of an Idea
As the lead judge for one of the world’s largest writing contests, I read a lot of stories. Very seldom do I see a completely
Balancing Productivity and Art
If you are producing anything—toy dolls, bread, vacuum cleaners, or novels—there are some variables that you have to work with. Ideally, a publisher would like
Chapter Titles
There are a couple of good reasons to title your chapters. First of all, when you are writing a novel, you often want to “hook”
