Ep. 456: 10 Advantages of Writing a Single-POV Story
Multiple-POV story versus single-POV story? Which is the right choice for you? Knowing which approach to choose is not difficult once you know how to choose.
Ep. 452: The 10-Step Checklist to Writing an Above-Average Novel
On your way to writing an above-average novel, learn how to apply these ten straightforward solutions to common fiction problems.
Ep. 427: Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 64: POV Problems
When it comes to Point of View, the vastness and the complexity of the topic makes it all too easy for authors to accidentally stumble into POV problems. But fear not! Today, we ar
How to Spot and Avoid Self-Indulgent Writing
If you can spot, objectively analyze, and eliminate these seven kinds of self-indulgent writing from your story, you will have taken a huge step toward streamlining your book into
The Great Novel-Writing Checklist
The 5 items on this novel-writing checklist will impact every page. Whether you're writing or revising, make sure all your story's pieces are in place.
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 62: Head-Hopping POV
Take a look at what "head-hopping" means, why it creates problematic POVs, and how you can correct it to create a stronger story.
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 59: Overly Complex Plots
The problem of overly complex plots is really the problem of authors writing stories they either fail to fully understand and/or aren't in control of.
3 Tips for Weaving Together Your Story’s Pieces (How to Outline for NaNoWriMo, Pt. 6)
It's impossible to figure out how to outline any one aspect of your story in isolation. Instead, learn 3 ways to "bob and weave" from one to the next.
How to Write a Sequel That’s BETTER Than the First Book
Believe you have a potentially awesome sequel idea? Unleash it using this tips on how to write a sequel that's even better than your first book!
Protagonist and Main Character- Same Person? The Answer May Transform Your Story!
Make certain you understand the differences between protagonist and main character - and how to leverage them against each other to create an amazing tale.
254: Ep. 254: Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 41: Inferring Non-POV Characters’ Thoughts
Is your narrator killing subtext by inferring other characters' thoughts too accurately? Find out in this latest of the Most Common Writing Mistakes!
244: Ep. 244: Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 39: Referencing Characters by Title Rather Than Name
In the time it takes to write two words, you might distance readers from your narrative. Luckily, this one of our common writing mistakes is an easy fix.
