Laugh Yourself to Death: Mixing Humor With Darker Topics Like Murder and Suspense
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
When and How to Jettison History in a Historical Novel
How to Breathe New Life Into Real Historical Characters
10 Tips for Researching and Writing Historical Fiction
Punch Them in the Face: Writing Realistic Martial Arts!
Lessons Learned After a Decade of Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy
Speculative Realities for Dystopian Times
Controlling Pacing in Your Science Fiction/Fantasy Novel
How to Give Your Sci-Fi or Fantasy Universe a Lived-In Feel
Writing in Short Forms
An Appetite for the Page
Writing Poems That Are Interesting and Accessible
Mixed Media: How Music, Newspapers, and Art Can Spark and Structure Compelling Short Fiction
How to Use Point of View and Voice to Shape Compelling Stories
Writing Villains that Readers Love to Hate
The Challenges (and Opportunities) of Writing a Family Saga
Avoid the Sagging Middle of Your Mystery
How to Write an Opening That Pulls the Reader In
Writing Satisfying Endings
Plotting Your Novel From Start to Finish
Plotting the Commercial Novel