The Character Next Door: How to Tap Into Relationships and Communities to Create Realistic Characters

Author Eric Rickstad shares how the people we know (our neighbords, co-workers, etc.) can help writers create realistic characters.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-character-next-door-how-to-tap-into-relationships-and-communities-to-create-realistic-characters

#Character #WriteBetterFiction #characterdevelopment #CharacterRelationships #relationships
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Brigitte Knightley: On Building the Ultimate Enemies-to-Lovers Romantasy https://www.writersdigest.com/brigitte-knightley-on-building-the-ultimate-enemies-to-lovers-romantasy #Writer'sDigestAuthorSpotlight #ScienceFiction/Fantasy #AuthorSpotlightSeries #WriteBetterFiction #AuthorSpotlights #AuthorSpotlight #BeInspired #Interviews #Romantasy #Romance #Genre

3 Reasons to Reveal Real Secrets (Or Their Emotional Residue) in Your Fiction

Author J.E. Thomas shares three reasons to reveal real secrets (or at least their emotional truths) in your fiction.
https://www.writersdigest.com/3-reasons-to-reveal-real-secrets-or-their-emotional-residue-in-your-fiction

#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #EvokingEmotion #Secrets #writingfiction
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The Intrigue of Family Curses: How Supernatural Elements Elevate Crime Fiction

Author Daco S. Auffenorde discusses the intrigue of family curses, including how supernatural elements can elevate crime fiction.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-intrigue-of-family-curses-how-supernatural-elements-elevate-crime-fiction

#Genre #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction #crimefiction #GothicNovel
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Writing the Good and Bad of Childhood in Picture Books

Author Sophia Payne shares some of her experiences with racism as a child and how she works to fight against that in picture books.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-the-good-and-bad-of-childhood-in-picture-books

#Childrens #Genre #WriteBetterFiction #AuthenticRepresentation #Childhood
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Nell Stevens: Everything About This Book Has Felt Surprising

In this interview, author Nell Stevens discusses the pendulum of mystery in her new novel, The Original.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/nell-stevens-everything-about-this-book-has-felt-surprising

#BeInspired #Genre #Historical #Interviews #WriteBetterFiction
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Confounding Expectations

Start with the villain for more engaging storytelling.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/confounding-expectations

#Genre #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #antagonist
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Writing Action: How Obstacle Course Racing and Love of Film Impacted My Action Scenes

Author E.L. Starling shares four tips for writing action scenes in fiction, comparing the process to navigating an obstacle course.
https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-action-how-obstacle-course-racing-and-love-of-film-impacted-my-action-scenes

#WriteBetterFiction #WritingScenes #actionscenes #WritingActionScenes
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Emily Buchanan: Trite, Tropey Writing Is Better Than a Blank Page

In this interview, author Emily Buchanan discusses the balancing act of speculative fiction and realism in her debut novel, Send Flowers.
https://www.writersdigest.com/emily-buchanan-trite-tropey-writing-is-better-than-a-blank-page

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Once Upon a Twist: Writing Fresh Takes on Familiar Tales

Author Patrick Horne discusses writing fresh takes on familiar tales, specifically writing fractured fairy tales.
The post Once Upon a Twist: Writing Fresh Takes on Familiar Tales appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/once-upon-a-twist-writing-fresh-takes-on-familiar-tales

#Childrens #Genre #WriteBetterFiction #FracturedFairyTales #picturebookwriting
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Gazingly (Lovingly) Into the Abyss—Introducing Horrormance, the New Genre-Blending Sensation

Author Lyndall Clipstone introduces horrormance, including what it is, the appeal of the genre, and horrormance book recommendations.
https://www.writersdigest.com/gazingly-lovingly-into-the-abyss-introducing-horrormance-the-new-genre-blending-sensation

#Genre #Horror #Romance #WriteBetterFiction #GenreBlending
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Antony Johnston: Solving This Crime Is No Cakewalk

In this interview, author Antony Johnston discusses the complexities of writing his new interactive crime novel, Can You Solve the Murder?
The post Antony Johnston: Solving This Crime Is No Cakewalk appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/antony-johnston-solving-this-crime-is-no-cakewalk

#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction
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Final Cuts: 10 Self-Editing Tips for Writing Vivid, Visceral Horror Fiction

Author Lindy Ryan shares 10 self-editing tips for writing vivid, visceral horror fiction that will keep your readers up all night.
https://www.writersdigest.com/final-cuts-10-self-editing-tips-for-writing-vivid-visceral-horror-fiction

#Genre #Horror #WriteBetterFiction #EditingFiction #EditingProcess
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Reclaiming Alternate History: How Speculative Fiction Can Resist Toxic Historical Revisionism

Author Vaishnavi Patel discusses the power of speculative fiction to help authors tackle complex questions from often politicized pasts.
https://www.writersdigest.com/reclaiming-alternate-history-how-speculative-fiction-can-resist-toxic-historical-revisionism

#Genre #Historical #Literary #ScienceFictionFantasy #WriteBetterFiction
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Social Media as a Narrative Tool: How to Integrate Modern Platforms Into Fiction

Award-winning author Mark Sarvas discusses using social media as a narrative tool by integrating modern platforms into fiction.
https://www.writersdigest.com/social-media-as-a-narrative-tool-how-to-integrate-modern-platforms-into-fiction

#WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #narrative #socialmedia #SocialMediaInFiction
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A Conversation With James Comey on Writing Fairly and Making Stories Linger (Killer Writers)

Clay Stafford has a conversation with thriller author and former FBI Director James Comey on writing fairly and making stories linger.
https://www.writersdigest.com/a-conversation-with-james-comey-on-writing-fairly-and-making-stories-linger-killer-writers

#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction
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Writing Through Grief in Children’s Books

Award-winning author Tim Cummings discusses writing through grief in children's books, including his own experiences with grief and fear.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-through-grief-in-childrens-books

#Childrens #Genre #WriteBetterFiction #YoungAdult #grief
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Danit Brown: Trust Your Instincts

In this interview, author Danit Brown discusses the 16-year journey from idea to publication of her new novel, Television for Women.
The post Danit Brown: Trust Your Instincts appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/danit-brown-trust-your-instincts

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Going Back in Time to Write a Middle-Grade Novel

Author Donna Galanti shares how traveling back to the campground where she grew up inspired her to write a middle-grade novel.
The post Going Back in Time to Write a Middle-Grade Novel appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/going-back-in-time-to-write-a-middle-grade-novel

#Childrens #Genre #Historical #WriteBetterFiction #historicalfiction
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Miranda Smith: Every Book Has Its Own Surprises

In this interview, author Miranda Smith discusses paying homage to late-90's and early-00's slasher films in her new novel, Smile for the Cameras.
The post Miranda Smith: Every Book Has Its Own Surprises appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/miranda-smith-every-book-has-its-own-surprises

#BeInspired #Genre #Horror #Interviews #WriteBetterFiction
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