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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

When and How to Jettison History in a Historical Novel

How to Breathe New Life Into Real Historical Characters

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

A Hero, an Anti-hero, and a Villain Walk into a Bar…

How to Give Your Sci-Fi or Fantasy Universe a Lived-In Feel

Writing in Short Forms

An Appetite for the Page

Roadmap for Plotters and Pantsers

The Art of Retelling Existing Short Fiction

Writing Villains that Readers Love to Hate

The Challenges (and Opportunities) of Writing a Family Saga

Series Potential: Beyond Book One

Increasing Heat Levels in Romantasy

How to Write a Standout Romantasy Query

Infusing Atmosphere and Tension Into Your Romantasy

Heroes vs. Anti-Heroes, the Ultimate Showdown

Writing Secondary Characters Who Steal the Show

The Art of People Watching: Translating People into Words

Writing Neurodivergent Characters in Horror

Using Characters to Create Momentum