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4 Ways to Create Emotional Peril in Your Characters

4 Ways to Create Emotional Peril in Your Characters

Getting your readers to connect with your characters is one of the keys to success. Discover these 4 effective methods for creating emotional peril.
Is Your Romance Novel Too Steamy?

Is Your Romance Novel Too Steamy?

It's not a rhetorical question, but one that certainly deserves an answer given the perception of many. Plus some great tips for writing about sex.
How to Write Emotion Well: Know Your Character

How to Write Emotion Well: Know Your Character

If you want your story to resonate with readers, you absolutely must understand and convey your characters' emotions with depth and empathy.dr
Characters & The Rule Of Two For Writers

Characters & The Rule Of Two For Writers

The interplay between two characters can be a creative trope to create comedy, tension, relationships, and help move your story in the direction you want.
How Grumpy Can Your Young Adult Protagonist Be?

How Grumpy Can Your Young Adult Protagonist Be?

Don't lose perspective on the teenage experience and create an unappealing protagonist. Check yourself with these tips for creating a teenager.
Five Ways to Include Dreams in Your Plot

Five Ways to Include Dreams in Your Plot

Are dreams important in writing? Absolutely. They can change the plot, characters, and make or break a story. Explore these ways to use dreams in your book.
The Elusive Sense of Taste in Writing

The Elusive Sense of Taste in Writing

Helping your readers experience all their senses makes for a more powerful story. Creative use of dialogue and descriptions help enhance your food writing.
The One Backstory Every Mystery Writer Needs to Know

The One Backstory Every Mystery Writer Needs to Know

Whether you're writing a mystery book or incorporating a mystery, backstory plays a critical role in hooking the reading into trying to solve the crime.
5 Ways to Make Your Characters More Interesting

5 Ways to Make Your Characters More Interesting

Dull and boring characters are one of the quickest ways to lose readers' interest. Are your characters needing a lift? Give them a boost with these five tips.