Cracking the Code: Using Experimentation to Tap the Lyric Essay
How Three Pages Can Launch Your Book
Humor Your Readers Can Visualize: How to Make Writing Funnier
Anatomy of a Compelling (and Effective) Story
Propelling Narratives Forward: The Dynamics of Engaging Storytelling
Top Ten Mistakes Authors Make When Writing Stories
Finding the Story in Moments of Helplessness
The Art of Restraint in Exposition
Digestible World-building for Writers
Kick the Imposter to the Curb: The Benefits of Allowing Who You Are as a Writer to Reflect Who You Are as a Person
The Art of Retelling Existing Short Fiction
A Hero, an Anti-hero, and a Villain Walk into a Bar…
Nail Your Novel (or Memoir’s) Voice and Tone
Mastering Voice: Finding the Magic Mix of Style, POV & Character
Write a Smashing Ending: How to Leverage Your Beginning and Middle to Craft the Perfect Finale
Keeping the Promise: 10 Unwritten Promises Readers Expect You to Keep
Laugh Yourself to Death: Mixing Humor With Darker Topics Like Murder and Suspense
How Thinking Like a Comedy Writer Can Improve Your Writing, No Matter the Genre
Things Can't Get Worse, But They Can Get Funnier: The Value of Humor in Your Writing
Being Funny, Fearing Failure, and Doing It Anyway
Roadmap for Plotters and Pantsers
How to Add a Touch of Mystery to Your Historical Fiction--Whether or Not You're Writing a Mystery
When and How to Jettison History in a Historical Novel
Inventing the Past: Making People and Places Resonate With Readers