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Writing Action Adventure Fiction And Systems Thinking With Nick Thacker

Posted July 27, 202000:57:10

The life of a full-time independent author involves wearing many hats. You have to balance your time between learning your craft and pleasing readers...

Writing A Series. Satisfy Readers And Make More Money With Lindsay Buroker

Posted July 20, 202001:07:09

We live in a binge consumption culture and the best-loved stories are often those that allow a deeper experience of character and world. Think of your...

How To Write Monsters With Philip Athans

Posted July 13, 202000:53:51

Monsters tap into something primal that lies at the heart of being human. We have always feared what lies at the edge of the campfire, just out of sight,...

How To Write Memoir With Marion Roach Smith

Posted July 6, 202001:07:38

“Write something universal as illustrated by a deeply personal tale.” This advice is true regardless of the genre we write, and in this interview,...

Building A Creative Business For The Long Term With Natalie Sisson

Posted June 29, 202000:56:07

Writing is a life-long practice, and for many of us, a long-term career. But how can you continue to thrive in a creative business while still changing...